Argus is delighted to be announcing our participation and support of Halma’s Water For Life campaign.
At Halma, they believe everyone should have access to clean water. Yet 785 million people in the world—one in ten—do not have clean water close to home. India is the hardest hit. It has only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources despite a population of over 1.3 billion people, a number that is expected to grow and worsen water scarcity.
WaterAid – International NGO
As a global group of life-saving technology companies with six world-leading water companies know that more needs to be done to reach those with little or no access to safe, clean drinking water. That’s why they are partnering with WaterAid – an international NGO working to make clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. WaterAid is looking to raise upwards of £200,000 for underserved areas in northeast India
Through the Water for Life campaign, they are looking to raise upwards of £200,000 (USD 260,000) that would make it possible for two underserved areas in northeast India—Bhagalpur, and Buxar—to gain access to a safe water supply.
To give an indication of how far this money will go—just £15 can provide one person with clean water. Halma’s contribution could have the potential of providing clean drinking water to over 8,000 people.
Fundraising
Argus is delighted to play an active part in fundraising for this worthwhile cause. Argus has set an ambitious Company fundraising target and hopes to achieve this and more through various fundraising activities throughout the year.
Access to safe drinking water is a significant global problem, and the pandemic has only served to reinforce its vital importance in protecting the most vulnerable communities. Together, one can do their part to ensure that everyone has the right to clean water and begin to achieve the purpose of growing a safer, cleaner healthier future for everyone, every day.