30:30 Challenge

In 2011 WaterAid turns 30!

Since we began our work we have reached over 14 million of the world's poorest people with access to safe water and more than 9 million with access to sanitation; each and every one of them a cause for celebration.

We've come a long way since 1981 thanks to wonderful supporters like you, but there is still so much more for us to do.

This year we're asking you and your company to help us raise vital funds by taking on WaterAid's 30:30 Challenge.

What is the 30:30 Challenge?

The 30:30 employee fundraising challenge is simple and fun. Just pick one or more of our 30-themed fundraising ideas to take on as an individual or a team of colleagues with the aim of raising at least £30 per person taking part.

If none of our ideas suit, then think up your own! And why not see if your company can match fund your efforts?

Top 5 30:30 fundraising ideas

Around the world relay - recruit a team of 30 people to take part in a virtual relay and swim, run or cycle 3,000 miles to cover the length of the River Congo or journey 3,000 kilometres from Uganda to Swaziland.

Push your limits for 30 minutes! Set up a weekly lunchtime keep fit club and charge a small entry fee for each session. Participants could get sponsored to keep them motivated throughout the year.

Trade it up - start with £30 (or 30p) and trade it up over a period of 30 days to see which team or individual can turn their stake in to the most money for WaterAid.

Auction of promises - secure 30 promises of people's time, labour or talents and auction them off to the highest bidder...whose promise will be worth the most?

Buy a bog! A family toilet costs just £30 from WaterAid's SH20P for Life.

Why is it important for me and my company to take part?

Every 30 days an estimated 120,000 children die from diarrhoea caused by unclean water and poor sanitation. We need your help now more than ever to address this.