Non-profit organisation in Milton Keynes raised £2,500 in July for World Vision’s Global 6K Walk for Water.
As part of the annual Global 6K Walk for Water, staff and supporters of World Vision UK across the country come together to raise essential funding for water projects worldwide, and this year was no exception.
6KM is the average distance that children, often girls, walk every single day to fetch water for their communities. World Vision supporters and staff have challenged themselves to walk, jog, or run 6km in order to raise money and tackle a personal challenge.
World Vision is the largest non-governmental provider of clean water in the world, and water projects run in harmony with other important development domains such as health, education, food, and economic development. By addressing the underlying causes of poverty through clean water initiatives, World Vision is providing clean water to one new person every ten seconds.
Every year the Global 6K Walk for Water is an opportunity to unite people together for a common cause, which is why staff from the Milton Keynes office have been taking part in collaborative runs to raise money for this important cause.
Every week colleagues from across the charity have been warming up and exercising their muscles away from their desks, representing the cause to the local community.
One dedicated supporter is Rebecca Oburotha from Milton Keynes, who has not only walked 6km in 1hour and 13 minutes, but has raised over £550 and counting for World Vision UK’s work.
“This achievement isn’t just about the distance covered or the money raised; it’s about making a difference. I’m proud to have raised £500 plus for World Vision UK, an organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of children and communities around the world,” Rebecca said.
She continued, “Life, like a winding road, presents us with twists, turns, and unexpected hurdles. It’s during these challenging moments that we discover our true strength and capacity for growth. I had always walked between 2km to 4km every other day but I decided to take on the challenge and stretch my usual target.”
“So, I put on my walking shoes, embraced the challenge, told my family, colleagues and friends about it and walked those 6 kilometres with unwavering determination. It felt impossible at first. Each step was a reminder that challenges are not roadblocks—they’re stepping stones toward transformation”, Rebecca concluded.
Elsewhere in Milton Keynes, Waterloo Primary School also raised an incredible £1,032.40 for World Vision, as a part of a sponsored walk that brought the children together for an active challenge.
