Today (Sunday 22 March) kicks off World Water Week. It's also Mother’s Day in the UK. What do these have in common? Around the world water issues affect women most of all. In most of the developing world, water is traditionally the responsibility of women. Women and girls spend up to eight hours each day collecting water, leaving them little time –or energy – for school, household chores or a paid job.

 

So this Mother's Day, why not reach out to mothers around the world, with a donation to WaterAid. And if you're a mum, no moaning about limp flowers or chocs that aren't your favourites (for the record, I don't care for fruity centres). Believe me, these mums won't moan if you give them a gift from the sH2Op for Life such as two tap stands for their village pump (just £12). Coming soon: my report on my eye-opening travels to Ethiopia with WaterAid and Ecover.

 

In the meantime, take a closer look at this week's Website of the Week: WaterAid's Tap into WaterAid scheme for UK restaurants, cafes and bars, making it easier than ever to help the 884 million people worldwide without safe water.

 

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