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YOUganda Update
In May, we partnered with Wally from The Wally Show to provide families around Uganda with clean water, sanitation, and hygiene FOR LIFE! You showed up in a big way. For those who donated $1,000 or more, we made two dog tags with their names and the GPS coordinates of where our partner, Mityana…
Read MoreFive Things We’re Thankful For
Thanksgiving reminds us that we have so much to be thankful for at Blood:Water. Ending the water and HIV/AIDS crises in Africa is no small task, but the people we work with have proven that it is a task worthy of our dedication. We want to share our gratitude for a few of these…
Read MoreThe Heart of Giving
The holidays are intended to be spent with family and friends, a time for gift-giving, and for celebration of life, joy, and peace. It is easy for each of these things to become lost in the hustle and bustle of decorating, shopping, and preparation. As much as gift-giving is a big part of the…
Read MoreNot All Heroes Wear Capes
Who do you think of when you hear the word hero? Maybe you imagine Superman or Wonder Woman. Perhaps you think of someone a little less famous, like your fourth grade math teacher who believed in you when no one else would, or your mom, dad, brother, sister, or spouse who works tirelessly to…
Read MoreDiscover New Giving Options
We know there are many ways to give, and a monetary contribution is just one form of generosity. Here are a few additional giving options to consider: Amazon SmileYou shop. Amazon gives. Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/56-2483082 and Amazon donates a portion of every purchase to Blood:Water.…
Read MoreGoing Together with God
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb This African proverb rings true across culture and context. It applies to businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, and the very social fabric of our lives. Blood:Water feels the gravitational pull of a go-quickly mentality every day…
Read MoreIdentify, Impact, Ignite
Without our partners, we would not have stories of hope, health, and lives changed to share with you each quarter. Blood:Water strives to help our partners achieve a high level of proficiency as organizations, which allows for the greatest impact in the communities they serve. Time and time again, we watch our partners’ imaginations…
Read MoreA Matter of Strength and Health (Part II)
To read Part I of this blog, click here. A civil society organization will struggle to reach its full potential without the investment of others who can provide mentoring, advisement, technical training, and support for all the various facets of a healthy organization. If the organization is willing to be vulnerable and transparent about its…
Read MoreIf You Want to Go Far, Go Together (PART II)
THREE YEARS AGO, WE BEGAN HOSTING AN ANNUAL PARTNER SUMMIT, WHERE WE GATHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH OF OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR A WEEK OF COLLABORATIVE LEARNING. THROUGH TRAINING AND PEER LEARNING SESSIONS, OUR PARTNERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN AND ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER AS THEY SHARE THEIR IDEAS, EXPERIENCES, AND VICTORIES. CLICK HERE TO READ…
Read MoreIf You Want to Go Far, Go Together (PART I)
Three years ago, we began hosting an annual Partner Summit, where we gather representatives from each of our partner organizations for a week of collaborative learning. Through training and peer learning sessions, our partners have the opportunity to strengthen and encourage one another as they share their ideas, experiences, and victories. “Thank the…
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