Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In 2016, Meghan travelled to Rwanda as a Global Ambassador for World Vision. She was able to see firsthand the impact that clean water has on the lives of children and communities in Africa.
As part of her humanitarian work in Rwanda, Meghan visited the Kabeza Borehole. It was built by World Vision in 2013, and continues to bring clean water to 1000 people from nearby communities.
“I think there’s a misconception that access to clean water is just about clean drinking water; which, of course, it is. But it’s so much more than that. Access to clean water in a community keeps young girls in school, because they aren't walking hours each day to source water for their families,” Meghan said.
As a World Vision Global Ambassador, Meghan showed a keen sense of responsibility to use any platform or influence she might have to better the world for others.
We always remember the face of Meghan Markle, full of compassion and empathy when she was looking at children fetching unclean water. Since her visit to Rwanda in 2016, her contribution and similar contributions from other people like her, helped World Vision Rwanda to get funds to support more than 57,500 people with clean water. We hope to be able to reach every child where we work with clean water by 2024.
- Nicaise Ugabinema, Coordinator for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene at World Vision Rwanda
Frank Muhwezi, East Regional Manager at World Vision Rwanda, said: “I thank Ms Markle for her big heart and generosity. Vulnerable children in Rwanda now have access to clean water both in their homes and at schools. Thanks to this amazing work, more girls have stayed in school, and we’ve seen huge improvement.
In 2016, Meghan travelled to Rwanda as a Global Ambassador for World Vision. She was able to see firsthand the impact that clean water has on the lives of children and communities in Africa.
As part of her humanitarian work in Rwanda, Meghan visited the Kabeza Borehole. It was built by World Vision in 2013, and continues to bring clean water to 1000 people from nearby communities.
“I think there’s a misconception that access to clean water is just about clean drinking water; which, of course, it is. But it’s so much more than that. Access to clean water in a community keeps young girls in school, because they aren't walking hours each day to source water for their families,” Meghan said.
As a World Vision Global Ambassador, Meghan showed a keen sense of responsibility to use any platform or influence she might have to better the world for others.
We always remember the face of Meghan Markle, full of compassion and empathy when she was looking at children fetching unclean water. Since her visit to Rwanda in 2016, her contribution and similar contributions from other people like her, helped World Vision Rwanda to get funds to support more than 57,500 people with clean water. We hope to be able to reach every child where we work with clean water by 2024.
- Nicaise Ugabinema, Coordinator for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene at World Vision Rwanda
Frank Muhwezi, East Regional Manager at World Vision Rwanda, said: “I thank Ms Markle for her big heart and generosity. Vulnerable children in Rwanda now have access to clean water both in their homes and at schools. Thanks to this amazing work, more girls have stayed in school, and we’ve seen huge improvement.
