W4W is a philanthropic initiative that combines adventure and charity by funding the establishment of public water pumps in rural African communities. The funds are raised through an extraordinary hiking journey, bringing attention to the global water crisis.

Founded in 2015 by Danish adventurer and philanthropist Charlie Uldahl Christensen, W4W is driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to clean drinking water.

Inspired by his time living in rural Tanzania, where he witnessed firsthand the struggles caused by limited access to clean drinking water—particularly the long distances people had to walk to fetch water—Charlie embarked on a mission to make a difference.

To tackle the issue, Charlie established an NGO dedicated to funding public water pumps in rural African communities. He raised awareness and support for the cause by embarking on an extraordinary journey: hiking from Denmark through Africa.

Between 2015 and 2024, W4W successfully raised funds to establish 86 public water services across Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, and Nigeria, providing basic access to clean water for approximately 54,000 people.

In January 2025, the NGO merged with LoveSpring, another Danish NGO working in the same sector, to centralize expertise and resources and scale the impact of their shared mission.

Today, Walking for Water’s brand and platform serve as a channel for sharing stories from Charlie’s ongoing journey. It continues to raise awareness about the global water crisis and inspire action, while LoveSpring manages all donations and water projects, ensuring that every contribution creates the greatest possible impact.