Villages in Partnership

Poverty in Malawi

“Water is life, and clean water means health.” —Audrey Hepburn

Water Walk

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Saturday, May 16th, 2020


Give
to provide
clean water		Walk
with us on
May 16		Lead
a Water Walk
Team

The annual Villages in Partnership Water Walk is a team fundraising event where, after a symbolic walk through downtown Allentown carrying buckets of water, team members take turns walking around the Allentown High School track. Team members collect pledges to raise money for development projects in Malawi. The Water Walk is a great time for the whole family with a barbecue, live music and the chance to come together as a community to change the lives of people in need.

The VIP Water Walk is our signature fundraiser. The event is designed to raise awareness and funds for access to safe water for our friends in Malawi. 100% of all funds raised through the Water Walk go directly to the villages for life-changing, sustainable development projects, which help alleviate the daily challenges of survival.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are my responsibilities as a participant?
As a participant, you will try to raise at least $200 from family, friends, or coworkers and participate at the Water Walk event.
Your team leader will email you the link to an online Water Walk fundraising page, which you can use to collect online donations, via social media or email. You can also collect any offline donations (checks/cash) from in a green envelope provided to you. You must return this envelope, along with your completed registration/sponsor forms to VIP on the day of the event.
Checks should be made out to “Villages in Partnership.” Each participant that raises at least $200 will receive a VIP Water Walk t-shirt!
What does it mean to be a Team Leader?
Team Leaders gather a group of family, friends, and coworkers to join them in walking and raising funds. A good size for a team is about 10 people.
Can my kids join me on the walk?
Yes! Everyone is welcome to participate, including kids. All kids under the age of 14, however, must be accompanied by an adult.
Do I have to walk the whole time?
No. Everyone will walk together during for symbolic walk through Allentown with buckets of water. Then, individual team members can take turns walking in different legs of the Walk. Finally, everyone walks together for a closing ceremony at Sensi Park.
Why are we walking? What's with the buckets?
Many villagers in Malawi, especially young girls, have to walk to get clean water and carry it home every day.
We are walking to raise funds for the people of Malawi. We walk so they don’t have to.
Malawi is one of the poorest countries on earth with many living on $1 or $2 a day. VIP works in 26 villages in an impoverished region of Malawi called Sakata. We are dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty in the villages of Malawi.
Where will the funds go?
100% of all money raised during the Water Walk will be sent to Malawi to support clean water projects and other sustainable development initiatives. Villages in Partnership is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.

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