650 million people around the world do not have access to safe water.  2.3 billion people do not have access to a working toilet. Both amenities we take for granted every day. Students at Woodham Academy have been learning about the devastating impact the lack of such provisions can have, such as the spread of disease and even death. English class, 7J, have been reading the novel Millions, written by Frank CottrellBoyce which tells the tale of brothers, Damian and Anthony who set about spending their sudden windfall on good deeds such as building wells in third world countries. The class decided to take their own action and after presenting their ideas to Head teacher, Mrs Forsyth, organised a WaterAid day to raise money for the charity. The day included non-uniform for staff and students as well as a cake sale. Students planned the day with precision, costing any expenses, promoting the fundraising activities and collecting money. The day raised over £400 for WaterAid. The class were thrilled to receive a letter from WaterAid, thanking them for their hard work in raising the money and detailing how the money will help children like Degie from Ethiopia. Degie has to walk an hour each way before school, just to collect water. With money donated by similar events, Degie no longer has to trek for water; a water point has been installed in the village meaning Degies’s family will no longer become ill from parasites, transforming their quality of life.
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