Schools and youth groups

Children of all ages are some of our most enthusiastic supporters. Whether raising awareness throughout their schools or after school programs, children and young people are successful because they have a built-in audience – their friends and classmates!

The water unit was awesome. It is living on throughout the year.

Read on for examples of schools and youth groups supporting WaterAid America.

River Oaks Elementary School

After learning about water in the classroom, second grade students from River Oaks Elementary School in Houston, Texas took part in a Water Day to raise awareness of the water crisis and funds for WaterAid America. 

They were sponsored by families and friends to walk laps of the school sports field carrying water containers to a well, and then repeating the journey with the full containers.

Read more about WaterAid and River Oaks School

The British International School of New York

Twelve inspired fourth grade students and one dedicated teacher from the British International School in New York decided to make a difference and raise awareness of world water issues by conducting a three mile walk from their classroom to Rockefeller Center, raising $376 for WaterAid along the way.

Read more about WaterAid and the British International School of New York

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Troop 3203

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Troop 3203 showed their concern for others around the world by marking Girl Scout World Thinking Day with a sponsored fun walk that raised more than $1,300.  

Read more about WaterAid and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Troop 3203

For more information on community fundraising in support of WaterAid America, please call Kay Frew at

(212) 683-0430 or email us.    

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