Chores. They’re a drag and if you’re a kid, you probably have a few to do every week. But while chores in America may mean washing dishes or mowing the lawn, many kids in developing countries have the grueling and daily task of collecting water from distant streams and springs. Not only is it backbreaking work, hauling water can take several hours and keeps children out of school.
With that in mind, students in the Big Apple have helped organize the NYC Tap Project Water Walk. On March 15, families and kids from fourth to twelfth grade will carry up to a gallon of water in a gesture of solidarity with children who must fetch water every day. These students are helping fund UNICEF programs through sponsorships. And a little goes a long way! For example, with a dollar UNICEF can provide 40 liters of safe drinking water.
So register today if you’re a New York City student and help UNICEF save kids’ lives!