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Jake’s Message to You
I am humbled and excited to return to an organization that has been very special to me since my first trip to Africa with Blood:Water several years ago.
Read MoreQ&A with Jake Smith, Our New Executive Director
Jake, welcome back to Blood:Water! We’re so glad you’re coming back. What have you been up to in the meantime?
Read More88% Are Without Clean Water
Six out of ten people living in the Mitanya and Mubende districts of Uganda are plagued by diseases like malaria, typhoid, and cholera. All of these illnesses can be directly attributed to a lack of access to safe, clean water and sanitation facilities.
Read MoreAndre knows: You’re never too young to make a difference!
Andre is just 12 years old, but he is transforming his community every day.
In the heart of Rwanda and across Africa, life literally depends on access to clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and healthy hygiene practices. Without them, disease runs rampant. Children face an uncertain future. And life expectancy decreases significantly.
Read MoreYou’re Helping John Conquer HIV In His Community.
Imagine losing your parents. Living in an orphanage. Then facing the stigma that comes with living with HIV. And all of this happening while you’re still a child.
Read MoreWe’ve Exceeded Our Back to School Goal!
Because of you, we have exceeded our $40,000 Back to School goal! Your generosity has equipped our African partners with the support they need to provide schools with clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and hygiene training. Because of you, thousands of schoolchildren can stay healthy and in their classrooms, achieving their dreams! “A lot…
Read MoreYou’re Fueling Her Dream of Becoming a Doctor
In a village named Gasaka, a nine-year-old girl wakes up to get ready for school with no fear of contracting a waterborne illness or being kept from attending. Charlene Iradukunda (which means “God loves us”) is a 9-year-old in grade Primary 5 at a school near her village. Her favorite subject is math and…
Read MoreMeet Our New Vision & Call Interns!
A few weeks ago, we said a bittersweet ‘goodbye’ to our summer interns, Allie and Bailey, and ‘hello’ to two fresh new faces! We are excited to tell you that Caitlyn and Danielle will be joining us for the next several months, and we can’t wait for you to get to know them. Read…
Read MoreShe’s Safe Here
While we know that the prevalence of disease that comes from unsafe water is a serious hindrance to the livelihoods of so many people, something that is often overlooked is the importance of a hygienic and private bathroom. AnneMarie is a 15-year-old from Ntaruka, Rwanda. And prior to her school’s partnership with our Rwandan…
Read More29,000 Feet for Water
John Denver sang about the Blue Ridge Mountains in his classic song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as he yearned for the beautiful scenery and mystical feeling of the area. Teammates Dave, Nick, and Jennah took a trip on those same roads through those famous, familiar American mountains… by means of a four-day bike…
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