Oxfam Water Challenge 2016

The Oxfam Water Challenge is back for 2016! MWH Global walked away with the coveted trophy and a trip to the Pacific to see some of Oxfam’s WASH work in action last year – but now it’s your turn to steal the title of Oxfam Water Challenge Champions of 2016 and win a trip for yourself!

Oxfam are looking for 25 teams of four to raise $2,000; this will reach a target of $50,000 which will see WASH facilities installed in six rural health centres in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, where mothers are currently required to fetch a 200 litre drum of dirty water in the throes of labour, and are vulnerable to disease from dirty medical instruments. But it’s not all about fundraising! As donations increase, teams will be given a design brief and incentives that will culminate in a Challenge Day (in Auckland, February 2016). All teams will come together to design, build and operate a solution to a water-based challenge. It’s a fun day where you can put your expertise to use and network with your peers in the sector.

The event officially launches at the Water New Zealand conference 16-18 September – make sure you pop along to the Oxfam stall to sign up and receive an exclusive 40% discount on entries!

For more information, check out www.oxfam.org.nz/OWC or contact Emily ( Emily.Pavey@oxfam.org.nz / 09 355 6501)