Hi! My name is Gatik. I’m 12 years old and currently in Grade 6, Cambridge Section at Billabong High International School, Malad in Mumbai.

I’m excited to share a campaign that can transform the lives of countless women in rural Maharashtra. These women face the exhausting daily task of walking long distances to fetch water for their families. This arduous chore is not only time-consuming but also leads to physical strain, like back and neck pain, and takes away hours that could otherwise be spent productively—potentially earning income or caring for their families.

When I learned about the Water Wheel, I was thrilled and inspired. This simple yet groundbreaking innovation is an efficient water transport system that can carry up to 45 litres at once, meeting a household’s water needs for more than a day. Its design makes it easy to use: the handle can be detached in seconds, allowing it to double as a storage container. It’s built to last and, remarkably, has even encouraged a shift in community roles, with men now helping to fetch water too!

By supporting this campaign, you can help us bring this life-changing solution to even more women in remote, underserved areas. The Rotary Club of Hanging Gardens and its local partners will distribute the water wheels. Each unit, covering the cost of identification, the Water Wheel, and distribution, costs only INR 3000.

Let’s come together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these women, bringing ease, opportunity, and hope to rural Maharashtra. Please join me in supporting this cause and helping to bring relief and joy to those who need it most.