Over 350 students, educators, and Ministry of Education staff marched around the lawn at the BC Legislature Friday morning in participation of the WE Walk for Water event.
WE Walk for Water is an organization that fundraises for clean access to water for women and children around the world.
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Minister of Education Rob Fleming was at the event and led the inital lap. Several members of his Ministry showed their support because globally, the task of fetching water keeps women and children from recieving an education.
The organization is trying to get 50 thousand people to donate $25 dollars for the cause.
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She said that this funding allows for communities to choose which system is best for accessing clean water, including methods such as the construction of pipe systems or wells.
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