we can solve the water crisis in burundi.
It all starts right here - with you.
Burundi needs us and we need you. Each of our events is an opportunity to provide clean water to those that need it most. Connect to our community here in order to transform lives in a community in Burundi.
RUN FOR THE WATER: (20th Anniversary)
One Race. A Lifetime of Change.
Each November, over 5,000 runners and walkers take to the streets of Austin to bring clean water to communities in Burundi. If you can’t be there in person, you can still be part of it—join from anywhere through our Global Run.
It’s our 20th anniversary—two decades of community, commitment, and clean water.
Be part of it on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Race Day: Sunday, November 8, 2026
WALK FOR THE WATER:
Through partnerships with schools across Austin, students raise awareness and funds—culminating in a powerful walk that reflects the daily journey many Burundians take to collect water.
Schools across Austin are already participating—bringing this experience to life in meaningful ways.
View 2026 Austin High School Global Studies Highlights
Spring For The Water:
An unforgettable evening that brings people together—and turns celebration into clean water.
Each spring, supporters gather for a high-impact gala supporting the construction of clean water systems in Burundi—work that brings lasting change to entire communities.
Our 2026 event sold out—join us for what’s next in 2027.
View 2026 Highlights
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