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GF Walk for Water

Moving water - making impact

Our cause

  • 2.1 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water.
  • In many regions, women and children walk up more than 3 km daily in search for water. 
  • As of mid-2025, just 13% of the UN’s revised humanitarian aid appeal, which includes water and sanitation, has been funded.
  • Just USD 50 can bring safe water to one person (Data by Water Mission).

Our motivation

As a leader in flow solutions, GF’s Excellence in Flow extends to the work of the Foundation. Our vision goes beyond business impact to fostering a positive global footprint. The GF Walk for Water connects our corporate values with real-world action, supporting safe and accessible water for communities in need. By participating, GF employees and partners contribute to life-changing projects and demonstrate our shared commitment to sustainability and humanitarian values.

Together, we act as One GF, united across borders and roles, in the fight against the global water crisis.

Our action

Participants, including GF employees and partners, walk a designated distance while carrying a bucket, symbolizing the long, difficult journeys that many make each day.

The event is a powerful expression of solidarity, bringing visibility to an urgent issue and inspiring collective action across the GF community, while collecting voluntary donations for the communities in need.

 

GF Walk for Water 2025: Locations and dates

Americas

  • Minneapolis, United States: 20 September 2025
  • Irvine, United States: 11 October 2025
  • Little Rock, United States: 11 October 2025
  • Shawnee, United States: 18 October 2025
  • Monterrey, Mexico: 11 October 2025

Asia

  • Shanghai, China: 22 October 2025
  • India, Ratnagiri: 7 December 2025
  • Singapore: January 2026 (to be announced)

Europe

  • Warsaw, Poland: 3 September 2025
  • Helsinki, Finland: 10 September 2025
  • Albershausen, Germany: 12 September 2025
  • Seewis, Switzerland: 13 September 2025
  • Schaffhausen, Switzerland: 18 September 2025
  • Ettenheim, Germany: 20 September 2025

Our GF Walk for Water Partners

Different partners across many countries support the GF Walk for Water, and we are grateful for their dedication to this cause.

Interested in supporting the GF Walk for Water as a corporate partner in one of our locations? Get in touch at gfwaterfoundation@georgfischer.com to learn how your organization can make a meaningful impact.

Why our partners walk with us

Behind every partner is a reason to walk — discover their voices and motivations.

Zühlke

"For us at Zühlke, sustainability is not a box to tick, it is the future we choose to actively shape. Water is one of the most vital resources for people and planet, and the GF Walk for Water reflects our belief that real change comes from collective action. By joining, we aim to contribute to tangible impact and help create solutions that truly matter."

Rolf Höpli, New Business Director & Partner, Zühlke Goup

BRUGG

"As a long-standing partner of GF, we are proud to support the GF Walk for Water initiative. This cause reflects our shared commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility, and we value the opportunity to contribute to GF’s global efforts in improving access to clean water and sanitation."

Martin Rigaud, CEO, BRUGG Pipes

telekom

"As a company dedicated to sustainability, we are proud to support the GF Foundation’s efforts to bring clean water to communities in need. The “GF Walk for Water” aligns with Deutsche Telekom’s long-standing commitment to responsible action for people and the planet. Participating allows us to actively contribute to a cause that delivers lasting social and environmental value."

Roland Stettler, Managing Director, Deutsche Telekom Global Business & Security Schweiz AG

standingovation

"Sustainability has been deeply rooted in the DNA of standing ovation since our founding 20 years ago. Taking part in the GF Walk for Water was therefore a natural step for us, allowing us to stand alongside our partners in support of this vital cause. We are proud to contribute to raising awareness for clean water and to inspire collective action for a better future."

Michael Dancsecs, Founder, standing ovation ag

Our global sponsors supporting the GF Walk for Water 2025

We thank our global sponsors for their generous support of the GF Walk for Water and our mission to bring safe water to more communities.

GF Walk for Water Schaffhausen Sponsors

sponsors2025-schaffhausen Copy & Print, Burkert Schweiz AG, Kobout B.V., WSP AG Bauingenieure sia suisse.ing, Nimbus AG, and many more.

Donate to the GF Walk for Water

Your generous donation supports safe water solutions and empowers communities all over the world. Help us change the lives of people around the world. You can donate via bank transfer or via our TWINT, PayPal, GooglePay, or Credit Card. 

Donate here

Bank transfer

Subject: GF Walk for Water 2025

Account holder: GF Water Foundation, Amsler-Laffon-Str.9, 8200 Schaffhausen

Account CHF: 710.700-7 101

IBAN: CH87 0078 2007 1070 0710 1

BIC/SWIFT: SHKBCH2S