The story of Ann, a 32-year-old Kenyan mother, headlined World Water Day on Wednesday, March 22.
Ann's story was highlighted by Just a Drop, a non-governmental organisation, which wrote the longest Twitter thread ever, explaining how she was compelled to walk 9 kilometres daily to collect water.
The picture thread compiled over 2,000 tweets documenting Ann's journey from home to a water source located 9 kilometres away.
Her story reached over 3 million people, turning into a global campaign exposing the struggles of Kenyan families.
It takes readers over one-hour to go through the longest-ever Twitter thread.
To create the longest-ever Twitter thread, Just a Drop tracked her journey from Mwingi West using drones to a well 9 kilometres away.
Aerial drone shots revealed Ann's struggles walking alone to fetch water. She takes approximately one hour to get to the water point and waits another hour before her turn.
According to Just a Drop, she even misses her children going to school to get water for the family.
However, Ann's story sparked outrage globally, with some people questioning why she did not move closer to the well.
In a rebuttal, Just a Drop wrote another article detailing why Ann could not move. The non-governmental organisation attributed her decision to Kenya's climate change, human-wildlife conflict and unsuitable land.
To further support Ann, Just a Drop launched several projects including farming to help locals facing similar problems.
"Instead, Just a Drop supports these communities by providing long-term and sustainable solutions that enable them to access safe water close to their homes – all year round," Just a Drop indicated.
"We prepare communities for the future – installing solutions that are good for the community and good for the environment – with many of them reversing the impacts of climate change," it added.
The organisation further launched a donation drive on World Water Day to support Ann and other families.
