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JiaoJiao Hu is cofounder of Polar Hub alongside her husband, Wen Xu. They mix exploration and science by mapping glaciers for future history by taking ice core samples of the world.

2001 | Norwegian Liv Arnesen and American Ann Bancroft become the first women in history to sail and ski across Antarctica’s landmass — completing a 94-day, 1,717-mile (2,747 km) trek.

2015 - 2016 Embarking on the Access Water | India | Ganges River journey in 2015 was a powerful learning experience as we invested in an international team of 6 women from 6 continents to share the journey from the source to the Sea of Bengal. We explored villages along the river banks, cultures, complexities and listened to students. We learned the culture and complexities from Krushnaa Patil, our Indian Team Member, outspoken and passionate, who channels the same determination that led her to be the youngest Indian to summit Mt. Everest to now address environmental issues and inspire Indian girls to become leaders and create change. EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES • 64 Hope To Action member schools • 7,700 Introductory Workshop participants • 25,000 participants in the Inner School Competition • Over 15,000 people participated in the Prize Distribution Ceremony “The workshop has opened our eyes. We never realized that we had been polluting the river so much. We will do everything to save it.” Rahul Shah | Student, Poorvanand Inter College, Rishikesh

GLOBAL VOICES INSPIRING ONE MOVEMENT Join the Access Water team of 8 women explorers, one from each continent (other than Antarctica), as they collaborate cross-culturally on inspiring and acknowledging the human spirit—giving voice to each ONE of you. Access Water Team Members represent their region of the world to amplify the urgency for clean water and share solutions for a sustainable future. Join our global movement > bancroftarnesen.eco

Together, Ann Bancroft and Liv Arnesen have been inspiring future leaders since they became the first women to cross Antarctica in 2001. That historic 1,717-mile journey ignited a global dialogue—now amplified by 8 women, on 7 continents, over 12 years.

GLOBAL VOICES INSPIRING ONE MOVEMENT Join the Access Water team of 8 women explorers, one from each continent (other than Antarctica), as they collaborate cross-culturally on inspiring and acknowledging the human spirit—giving voice to each ONE of you. Access Water Team Members represent their region of the world to amplify the urgency for clean water and share solutions for a sustainable future.

We have invested in these 8 women from around the world with a bold goal of impacting 60 million future minds. There is no limit to the impact ONE connection, ONE voice, ONE future mind can have. In the spirit of being bold, we are asking you to be the ONE to invest in us. Donate at bancroftarnesen.eco and join the movement by telling us what you are thirsty for.

2017 - 2018 This past fall we launched Access Water | North America | Mississippi River, a 15-month project, which culminates in a 60-day journey from the source of the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico, Fall 2018. We invited the Access Water Team for a 2-week visit which began at Diamond A Farm, a fourth generation, women-owned & operated farm outside St. Cloud with women state representatives from the Department of Health, Agriculture and Pollution Control agencies along with artists, students and farmers to discuss water. Our team shared stories from their countries and it was a powerful introduction to the important role Minnesota has as the keeper of the headwaters of the Mississippi River.

2015 - 2027 | 8 Women 7 Continents 12 Years 1 Movement Access Water is our current and most ambitious initiative. Through experiential education programs and storytelling—a major waterway on each continent— BAE Access Water will engage and empower girls to make a difference in their communities by raising awareness to the issues and the connections we share around the world.