Running for all those women who walk 10km a day just for water

Kew Gardens 10km run, 28th March 2026

As both World Water Day and International Women’s Day take place in March, I would like to dedicate my run to all those women around the world who walk over 10km a day to fetch water.

In many communities, the task of collecting water falls to the women and girls. They often have to walk a long distance to the nearest water source, which can be very dangerous and take many hours a day. As a result, the girls miss out on education, and women miss out on the opportunity to improve their living standards, so the cycle of poverty continues. However, there is help at hand – Just a Drop brings sustainable safe water, sanitation, and hygiene projects to communities around the world. Safe water changes everything. It improves health, education, women’s rights, and leads to economic growth and brighter futures. It completely transforms lives, particularly those of women and children.

Tabrok Village & School, Cambodia

All the money I raise will go towards supporting a vital clean water and sanitation project in Tabrok Village and School, Cambodia.

Tabrok village is located just 20km from Siem Reap, one of Cambodia’s main tourist hubs. Despite this proximity, many families in the community live in poverty and face serious challenges accessing safe water and sanitation.

Most households rely on village wells, but the water quality is extremely poor and many families do not have the means to treat it. Sanitation is also a major issue: only a small number of latrines are functional, forcing many people to use the surrounding countryside. At the local school, broken latrines create an unsafe and undignified environment for children to learn.

As a result, water-related diseases are common, particularly among children. Families lose time caring for sick relatives, education is disrupted, and using open areas for sanitation poses safety, dignity, and health risks.

What Your Support Will Provide

Funds raised will enable Just a Drop to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions in Tabrok, including:

  • 50 biosand filters, providing families with safe, treated drinking water directly in their homes
  • 56 household latrines, improving sanitation, privacy, and dignity across the village
  • Repair of 4 school latrines, creating a healthier learning environment for children
  • Hygiene education, covering handwashing, safe water storage, and latrine maintenance
  • Training and community ownership, ensuring filters and facilities are well-maintained for years to come

Biosand filters are a proven, low-tech solution that purify contaminated well water using layers of sand, stone, and a natural bio-layer. With proper care, they can last for many years and provide enough safe water for an entire family each day.

The Impact

This project will directly benefit 352 people in the village and 273 children at the school, leading to:

  • Improved health and reduced water-related diseases
  • Better hygiene and sanitation practices
  • A cleaner, safer village environment
  • Increased school attendance and improved education outcomes
  • Greater dignity, safety, and long-term sustainability for the community