This girl spends eight hours a day doing something that takes us seconds

Aysha's day starts at 6:30 am.

She begins an eight-hour round trip to collect just five litres of water.

At 10:40 am, Aysha finally reaches her destination.

She takes a break at 1:10 pm. At that point she’s been walking for six hours.

By 4 pm, Aysha is home and can finally sit down to eat.

It’s only at 5:40 pm that she gets a chance to learn.

Aysha heads to bed by 9:30 pm before she needs to do it all over again.

There is hope for girls like Aysha

UNICEF is there for children without access to clean water in Ethiopia and beyond. Our water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) team works to improve families’ access to safe and affordable drinking water at a reasonable distance from their home.

To Aysha, a supply of clean water means the opportunity to live her childhood fully. Because every child has the right to spend their days learning, playing and enjoying the simple pleasures of being a child.