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Prayer Request: Attack in Nairobi
Pray for Africa – and the partners who risk their safety to serve others. Blood:Water is blessed to partner with the most amazing people in the world. But they can only be effective in shaping the future of Africa if it’s safe to work alongside the community. The stark reality of this hit home…
Read MoreYou’re Changing Lives Like George’s
YOUR SUPPORT REFRESHES AND RELIEVES A UGANDAN FAMILY George* lives in Uganda with his wife Kate* and their children. He once worked as a farmer and a fisherman. But because of a waterborne illness, George lost his sight and can no longer work because of his blindness. He’s also living with HIV. George’s inability…
Read MoreYou Changed the Direction of Her Life
A mother’s greatest joy is to nurture and care for her family. When facing seemingly impossible circumstances, a mother will persevere! Abaynesh is the perfect example of this. Over a period of time, she pressed on through a series of difficulties. She lost both her husband and 2-year-old son during an epidemic in the…
Read MoreAugust Prayer Requests: Ask God to ease the rains in Africa!
Rain is falling heavily in parts of Africa and impacting the work of several Blood:Water partners. But people need healthcare and clean water now! That’s why your prayers are vital. Please take some time to pray for more favorable weather, so our partners can repair any damage the rains may have caused and continue…
Read MoreA Place at the Table: An Intern Reflection
As my time as an intern is coming to a close, it’s crazy to think this whole journey began almost exactly a year ago. Although I started my internship with Blood:Water in Nashville this May, I was able to join the annual intern retreat in Yelm, Wash. in October 2017. During my time at…
Read MoreClean Water Matters for Kids in Africa
It’s hard to imagine a child playing a critical role in providing for their family. However, in Africa, this is often the case. Children, especially young girls, will walk miles to collect dirty water for their families to drink and use in household tasks. Because survival is the number one priority, walking…
Read MoreA Concert for a Cause Continued
Fundraising with Blood:Water is built upon the simple idea of using talents and resources that are already available to help provide clean water for our friends in Africa. There is no perfect formula or strict set of rules, only creative freedom and a call to action. The water and HIV/AIDS crises in Africa are enormous…
Read MoreA Birthday Par(tea) for Clean Water
Over the weekend, our friend Abbie held a tea party with her friends and family to celebrate her most recent birthday. She decided this year, that instead of receiving gifts, she would encourage her guests to donate money for kids in Africa! Her initial goal was to raise money to provide four…
Read MoreUnexpected Blessings: An Intern Reflection
“The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger coincide.” — Frederick Buechner A few summers ago I had the opportunity to intern for an organization in Nairobi, Kenya. After spending several months there, I thought I knew what to expect working within…
Read MoreLasting Change: An Intern Reflection
When my internship began last August, several members of the Blood:Water team were preparing for a trip to Africa for the Partner Summit in September. They returned weeks later with renewed passion for this organization’s mission, increased respect for our partners and their work, and beautiful photos and stories of our friends in Africa.…
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