Renewable World's BBC Radio 4 Appeal
Presented by actress Amita Suman
On Sunday 12 March 2023, Amita Suman presented our appeal to bring safe water to remote communities and schools in Nepal.
“It’s easy to take water for granted here in the UK, but having grown up in a tiny Nepalese village with no water, no plumbing, and no electricity, I know just how much of a difference this appeal will make to hundreds of people who are being left behind.
Renewable World are a fantastic charity to support, having already brought clean water to 20,000 people and 20 schools in Nepal, so I couldn’t feel more passionate about asking people to support this appeal.”
– Amita Suman
(Photo credit: Joseph Sinclair)
A gift of just £35 could give someone like Sumitra access to safe water, ensuring they can stay healthy, in school and shape their future for the better.
Our appeal was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 12 March at 07:54 and 21:25, and again on Thursday 16 March at 15:27. It is also available to listen to online or via the BBC Sounds app.
Sumitra’s Story
14-year-old Sumitra from remote Chatdanda village in Gulmi District helps her mother collect water every morning. It takes her an hour to walk down the steep path to the spring and back up again, carrying a 15-litre container of water on her hip. This makes her tired and late for school. In class, she struggles to concentrate. Without a ready supply of water, Sumitra often misses days of school during her period.
The nearest water source lies far below the village, two and a half kilometres away. The Renewable World team in Nepal is helping Sumitra’s community install a solar-powered system that will lift water up the 200m climb to her village.
Sumitra carrying water back home 
Sumitra sitting outside her house with her mother and younger sister 
Sumitra walking to collect water 
Sumitra collecting water from the spring 
Sumitra arriving back home with a full vessel of water 
A view of the area where Sumitra lives, the white building in the centre of the image is Sumitra’s school 
Sumitra with her classmates 
Sumitra at school 
Sumitra’s school
With your support, we can lift water to more hilltop communities and schools across Nepal.
Our impact last year
Your donation can help make a better future for a child like Sumitra.
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Please note that any Gift Aid claimed on top of your donation to our appeal will be treated as unrestricted funding and may be used to support any aspect of our work.