Here are some tips to get you started!

Social media is a great way to share your story with friends, family and coworkers, and encourage their support. By making a simple request, you’re inviting them to fight beside you against the water and gender inequity crisis. Imagine the difference we can make, together.

• Share your event with everyone you know to create the biggest impact!
• Encourage your friends - to join your team, make a donation or volunteer. You can ask for a specific amount too! 

  $25 can provide one at-home oxygen monitor.
  $50 can support ambulance transport of patients.
  $100 can train 25 people on COVID safety.
  $250 can provide a patient with oxygen for a week.

• Use hashtags to share your story: #iwalkforgirlsandwater2021 and remember to tag us, @womenserve, so we can see your walk progress and for a chance to be featured on our page
• Thank each person who helped and participated. Make sure they know that they helped make a difference!

What is the Walk for Girls and Water?
The Walk for Girls and Water is a movement for change that’s connected virtually! You can walk, paint, dance, sing or participate in any way you like, at your own convenience and wherever you like. Go for a run, walk, ride or hike. Post and send a picture of you in action and we’ll post it to our Facebook event page or feature you on Instagram. 

How do I sign up? 
Register here between June 15th - July 28th, 2021. Registration is $30 includes a WomenServe hat as a thank you. Sign up as a fundraising or non-fundraising individual, or create or join a team to work towards your goals together!
 
Update your personal fundraising page with a profile photo and share this link on social media and with your friends and family!
 
*OPTIONAL: Sign up for Strava and download the app on your mobile device to track your walk activity on July 19th - 28th, 2021. Join the #iwalkforgirlsandwater2021 team to share your activity with us and see how other walkers are doing!
 
When will the Walk for Girls and Water take place?
You can start and complete your walk (or activity of choice) between Monday, July 19th - Wednsday, July, 28th, 2021. Complete your goal any time you choose between those dates.  
 
What am I raising money for?
All funds raised by this event will fund WomenServe’s programs for girls and women who need support for COVID-19 relief, water and vital resources like sanitation and hygiene to build resilience and recover from the pandemic.
 
Why virtual?
To achieve our COVID-19 relief fundraising goal, we’re asking you to virtually walk with us in support of our mission to raise awareness of the water crisis facing women and girls globally, and in Western Rajasthan, India where we serve. As a global communiy we can do more together to make a greater impact for women and girls.
 
How much of the money will go to WomenServe?
WomenServe is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, making all donations received tax-deductible. We work very hard to offset event and production expenses by soliciting sponsorships, donations and discounts for supplies. We’re grateful to our sponsors who have contributed to this event, making every dollar you raise go directly to programming.
 
What is the fundraising requirement?
There is no requirement, you can even walk without fundraising! We rely on donations to continue our programs, and encourage participants to raise $100, to help reach our goal.
 
Who can I contact for more information?
Reach out to our team at team@womenserve.org if you have any questions. We’re happy to help!