Just a Drop of Water Project

The Equal Opportunities Department is very proud to announce that the green light has been given for an excellent project that will hopefully bring water provision to African villages in Tanzania .  The project is a result of a joint commitment made by CWU's Race Advisory Committee and CWUHA (CWU Humanitarian Aid) and the Specialist Water Provision Charity called Just a Drop. 

Depending on how much money we are able to raise will determine how many wells we would be able to provide.  A typical project is likely to cost something in the region of between £4,000 and £7,000 although it is not unusual to find a project costing as little as £2,000.

We will be largely relying on the generosity of CWU branches and regions to ensure the success of this project.  Our department is extremely pleased to be working so closely with CWUHA and we recognise the brilliant work that this charity does.

Further details will be communicated as and when developments occur but at this stage we would urge branches and regions to consider a generous donation to be made towards helping the people of Africa .  Some very interesting facts in relation to the provision of drinking water are as follows:-

·                  £1 can give a child safe drinking water for up to 10 years.

·                  Women and children carry up to 20 kilos of water on their heads everyday.

·                  5,000 children die everyday from unsafe drinking water.

The above are just three simple but yet very powerful illustrations of why this project means so much to both the Race Advisory Committee and CWUHA.

Cheques should be made payable to CWU and sent C/O this department.  Any enquiries should be directed to this department in the first instance.