Safe and clean drinking water and sanitation is a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other human rights, the General Assembly declared today, voicing deep concern that almost 900 million people worldwide do not have access to clean water.
WHEN: Saturday, May 22, 2010, 9:30 AM
Free refreshments and hiker check-in begin at 8:30 AM
WHERE: Charmlee Wilderness Park
2577 S. Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265
WHAT: Hike-A-Thon to promote safe drinking water
and sanitation projects in developing countries.
Features a scenic, moderately strenuous
2.5-mile hike and a fun family activity area.
Registered hikers will receive:
- Water and giveaways, including a two-for-one wine tasting coupon for Malibu Wines!
- A morning of exercise benefiting a good cause!
REGISTRATION FEE: $25 per person
$80 per 4-person team
*No registration fee for children under 10.
Registrations are welcome onsite.
TO REGISTER, CONTACT US AT: waterforpeoplela@gmail.com
See Flyer for more information
Photos from the 2009 Hike-a-thon also in the Charmlee Park in Malibu…
Also view video from last year’s hike in Malibu…
Eat, Drink, Bowl, and Support Water for People!
Join Water for People at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hollywood as we knock down some pins and beers in support of clean water and sanitation projects in distressed communities.
| Date: | Wednesday, March 31, 2010 |
| Time: | 6 PM til ??? |
| Location: | Lucky Strike Lanes 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood CA, 90028 |
| Cost: | $15/hour to bowl for each person in a team of six, cheaper with more people  |
| Deadline: | Join us there, no reservations needed to have fun! |
| Additional Info: | www.waterforpeople.org www.bowlluckystrike.com |
Meet your local chapter at the VIP Lanes at 6 p.m. for networking, prizes, and more!
Just bring this Flyer and present to your server. 20% of the proceeds will go to support Water for People. It’s that easy!
If you are interested in learning more about WFP and are attending the CA-NV AWWA conference, please join the committee meeting. See attached Agenda for location and call-in information.
Hikers helped raise thousands for Water for People efforts around the world. (Photos by: Alicia Muir and Reynaldo Reed)
By Rick Shpall
MWD
On Saturday, December 5th, 2009, the Los Angeles and Orange County Chapters of Water For People (WFP) teamed up for a morning of exercise, education, and goodwill at the WFP Hike-A-Thon held at the scenic Upper Newport Bay. The successful charity event drew 55 hikers and raised $3,200 donated by hikers, corporate sponsors and supporters. This was the LA chapters second annual hike a thon.
Water For People combats water-related illness by helping communities in developing countries construct safe drinking water supplies and clean sanitation facilities, and through education outreach. Read more
Starting from left: Rwandan children; Ecological toilet design option; Rwandan children.
By Wendy Wert and Mary Lee
On June 18, 2009 the Los Angeles Basin Section (LABS) of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) hosted a dinner and training meeting at the Monterey Hills restaurant in Monterey Park. At the event Dr. Helene Baribeau, Country Coordinator with Water For People (WFP) delivered an inspired presentation on Meeting the Critical Needs for Water and Sanitation Improvements I Third-World Communities – The Rwanda Story. Although Rwanda
has cast behind the dark days of the 1994 genocide, it still struggles to provide basic services for it 10 million citizens.
In Rwanda, roughly 40% of the population lacks adequate sanitation. This challenges the integrity of the water supply and degrades the quality of life. WFP, a humanitarian non-profit organization committed to helping communities in need of safe drinking water, improved sanitation, and basic hygiene services is active in Rwanda.
Nearly 80 hikers and dozens of volunteers conquered the hills above Malibu on Saturday. Water for People LA reports they raised over $5,000!
Watch the Hike-a-thon video here.
Join LABS on Thursday, June 18th for a fascinating dinner presentation on Water for People’s new Rwanda efforts! 6:00pm at the Monterey Hill Restaurant. Flyer and RSVP here.
Click a picture to see a larger version. Learn more at www.waterforpeoplela.com.
Water for People Los Angeles presents their second annual hike-a-thon fundraiser – this time in the beautiful hills above Malibu. Fun times, free treats and fundraising for Water for People’s operation. Just a simple morning hike and you’ll help support their fantastic clean water efforts around the globe.
Flyer and registration form - same day registration allowed!
For details visit www.waterforpeoplela.com.
Hike-a-thon sponsors:
During the month of April, Water For People will benefit from a special My Coke Rewards program as part of The Coca-Cola Earth Day initiative (up to $20,000!).
You can donate your My Coke Rewards points to Water For People by entering the codes on specially marked packages of Coca-Cola products. For more info visit www.waterforpeople.org/coca-cola.
(photo credits: Susan Brownstein and Joyce T. Lee)
Water for People Los Angeles hosted a big hike-a-thon on Saturday at the Kenneth Hahn State Park in Baldwin Hills. The event was well attended with roughly 50 people hiking. There was a pre-hike party with bagels and coffee as well as three quiz stations spread around the course where hikers could win prizes by answering questions about clean water.
Learn more at www.WaterForPeopleLA.com
Check out the details on their Hike-A-Thon and sign-up to support clean water! Registration forms must be mailed by Nov. 17th.
