Walk for Women Virtual 6K 2025

Walk for Women Virtual 6K 2025 supporting Field of Hope
Field of Hope

About Walk for Women Virtual 6K 2025

On average, a Ugandan woman walks 6 kilometers (3.73 miles) per day to gather water for her family.  

Join Field of Hope Walk for Women and make a tangible difference in the lives of women in Uganda. Every day, hundreds of thousands of women walk over six kilometers, carrying heavy jerrycans often times filled with contaminated water for cooking, drinking and daily chores. 

Imagine the burden of carrying over 40 pounds of water multiple times a day, just to meet your basic needs. This exhausting journey not only drains their physical strength but also robs them of vital energy, with 25% of their daily caloric intake absorbed from this task. 

By participating in our 6K walk, you're not only raising awareness but actively supporting initiatives to provide clean, accessible water sources for women and opportunities for training to equip them with the knowledge they can pass down to their children and community. 

Together, let's stride towards a future where no woman has to endure the hardship of walking several kilometers for water. Walk with Field of Hope and Walk with Ugandan Women on May 17th, 2025. 

To learn more about Field of Hope and its mission, please visit www.fieldofhope.org or contact the main office at office@fieldofhope.org.




Date

Starts at:  March 9, 2025 9:00 AM
Ends at:  May 18, 2025 10:00 PM

Location

, USA

Contact

Olivia Murphy-Sweet
515-236-5316
oliviams@fieldofhope.org

Why Water?

1. Water is the foundation of life, yet for many Ugandan women, accessing it is a daily struggle that consumes time, energy, and opportunity. 
2. By walking in the 6K you will stand in solidarity with Ugandan women, while raising funds to bring clean accessible water to their communities. 
3. Your support will help implement sustainable water solutions, reducing the burden of long, exhausting journeys and freeing up time for education, work, and family. 
4. Beyond access to drinking water, we are investing in water solutions that empower women to grow nutritious food through urban gardening projects, strengthening food security and self-sufficiency. 
5. Together, let's create lasting change- ensuring that no woman has to choose between survival and opportunity. 

How Your Support Makes a Difference

​Seventy-six percent of Ugandan farmers are women, yet many have had little to no education in successful farming practices or financial management. Field of Hope is equipping women across multiple districts in Northern Uganda with essential agricultural and financial training, empowering them to improve their livelihoods and support their families. 
Through this initiative, women receive: 
  1. Training in proper agronomic practices, including pest and disease control, harvest techniques, and post-harvest handling. 
  2. Education on animal health to improve livestock management and productivity. 
  3. Home and business finance training to strengthen financial stability.
  4. Support in forming cooperatives and participating in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs). 
  5. Access to small loans at reduced interest rates, enabling them purchase necessary inputs and equipment. 
  6. A lump sum of their savings, plus earned interest, at the end of saving-period typically in February. 

Thank you for being a Champion of Field of Hope!