771 million people across the world don’t have access to clean water. In coffee-growing communities where the water crisis is most felt, collecting water is a woman’s job.
International Women’s Day 2025 is a call to Accelerate Action towards gender equality. At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum. By taking decisive action today, we can break systemic barriers and create opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
Over the past year our partner @WaterAid has been working with the district government of Bugesera, Rwanda on a project that aims to provide 46,845 people in the communities of Mwogo and Juru with Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) by 2025. We are delighted to announce that we will be supporting this project as it moves into it’s second year.
Mother of seven Safiya has to walk for hours everyday to collect water for her family. Once our project in Berbere, Ethiopia is complete, they will have access to water from a permanent, safe and reliable source.
We are delighted to announce that Frugalpac, the creators of the innovative Frugal Cup, have launched an exclusive Project Waterfall cup. To support with Project Waterfall’s work bringing clean drinking water to coffee growing communities, the UK-based business will be donating 1p from every cup purchased to the cause.
