GF Walk for Water 2024 Once Again Collects Donations for Safe Access to Water
This year's GF Walk for Water, which took place for the third time, brought together thousands of employees and partners. (Image source: Georg Fischer AG)
Building on the success of previous years, this year’s GF Walk for Water was held at 18 GF sites worldwide, from Finland and Switzerland to the US, China, Australia and India. At the events, approximately 2,500 employees and 140 company partners walked approximately 2 kilometers with a bucket of water to symbolize the struggles millions face every day in water-scarce communities.
This year’s contributions of USD 555,000 in total will support humanitarian aid and sustainable safe water initiatives in community development programs across Mexico, Peru, Honduras, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Indonesia. The funds will also assist refugee settlements in East Africa and provide emergency relief during global disasters.
“We saw GF employees, customers and partners from across continents come together for a cause that goes beyond business objectives,” said Andreas Müller, GF CEO and President of the Board of Trustees of the GF Water Foundation. “We view initiatives like these as a powerful opportunity to drive meaningful, long-term change and empower communities worldwide.”
The 2023 Walk for Water event raised USD 525,000. The funds were used for safe water projects in Tanzania, Honduras, Kenya and Ukraine.
Source: Georg Fischer AG
