152. Michelle Jackson Riewer on Ending the Walk for Water

<p>Millions of women and girls around the world lack access to clean water. In some rural areas and cultures, they are the ones walking up to 4 miles to collect water (not necessarily safe to drink) several times a day negatively affecting their opportunities for education, work and living a healthy and dignified life. </p> <p>Why is clean water so important for women and how could it help them gain their time (and lives!) back?</p> <p>How are WASH projects making a positive difference in the lives of individual people and their communities? What challenges and successes can be found in WASH projects operating in ongoing conflict zones or water-stressed areas in Africa and Asia? Is the water crisis solvable in our lifetime?</p> <p>On World Water Day 2023, what are the biggest misconceptions around women and water and how are they overcoming them?</p> <p>An interview with Michelle Jackson Riewer, Director of Programs and Operations at Charity:Water.</p> <p>Join us in this exploration, follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn @womanhood_ir </p> <p><strong>Listen to related episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>53. Women, Water &amp; Development: What&#39;s The Link?</li> <li>62. Ambika Vishwanath &amp; Priyanka Bhide on Water Security in Urban India</li> <li>64. Verena Demmelbauer on Gender Responsive Toolkit for WASH Projects</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended links of this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.charitywater.org/">Charity:Water Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.charitywater.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Clear The Calendar Campaign</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.charitywater.org/our-work">Charity:Water WASH Projects Database</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.charitywater.org/global-water-crisis">WATCH Video: Why Water? Global Water Crisis Statistics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/charitywater/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Charity:Water Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/charitywater" target="_b