Every day, thousands of women and girls still walk miles just to get water.
Access to drinking water is a fundamental right, but for millions of Peruvians, especially in rural areas, it remains a daily challenge. "I run for water" It's not just a race, It is a movement to change this reality.
Imagine going for a run in the morning and not being able to hydrate when you get back. Now imagine that, instead of running for sport, Every day you have to walk miles just to get water for your family..
For many women and girls in rural communities in Peru, This is not a possibility, it is your reality.
Water shouldn't be a luxury. However, in many areas of the country, Your access remains limited, depending on distant and unreliable sources. This crisis impacts education, health, employment, and all areas of human development.
In Peru, Millions of people do not have access to safe drinking waterThe water crisis is on the rise, and regions like Cajamarca face enormous challenges in accessing water every day. This burden falls mainly on women and girls, who dedicate up to 6 hours a day to collect water, compromising their well-being and development.
In Water For People, we have been working since 2008 in Peru to change this reality in a sustainable and permanentOur commitment is to ensure that the most vulnerable rural communities have access to safe drinking water and reliable sanitation, now and for future generations. Thanks to this approach, Thousands of families have left the long walks for water behind them and now have continuous, high-quality access in their homes..
But there is still much to do, and to continue transforming lives, Water For People and Us present "I run for water", a career that combines passion for running with social action.
Every step you take in this competition is a step toward universal access to drinking water in Peru.
"I Run for Water" is more than a race; it's a declaration of solidarity and action.
Distances: 5K and 10K – Choose your challenge and be part of the change.
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Location: Pentagonito, San Borja.
Each registration not only represents a personal challenge, but directly contributes to projects that transform lives in rural communities.
Now that you know the mission of Water For People, this race It is the perfect opportunity to deepen your commitment and be an active part of the change.. Meet Anita's story:
"For many people, turning on a tap and receiving water is an everyday occurrence. For us, it's something new and valuable." – Anita
Anita grew up in Sapuc, a hamlet in Cajamarca, where water only reached a few hours a week. For years, she and many other girls They walked more than 2 hours a day to collect water before going to school.
"We used to go to the river to wash clothes and fetch water from the springs. I carried jugs of water on my head since I was a child. By the time I got to school, I was already exhausted." – Anita
In 2019, Water For People and the Water and Sanitation Administration Board (JAAS) They expanded the water supply system and improved the distribution network in Sapuc. Since then, No family has had to return to the river for water.
"Now our children no longer go to school tired. In the mornings we bathe them, and they happily go to school. My greatest joy is that my daughters won't have to walk in search of water like I did for decades." Anita
Sign up today and run with a greater purpose.