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Working Toward Zero Discrimination
Much of the battle against HIV happens in clinics and hospitals. However, true transformation happens when the whole person is addressed. A beautiful example of this is the work happening at the Tumaini Medical Center in Isiolo, Kenya, where our partners are helping to transform the community and end stigma one person at a time.…
Read More6 Steps to Save a Drink
Save a Drink, Save a Life™ officially kicks off tomorrow! For the next 40 days, we will be giving up our favorite drinks and donating what we save so that 3,750 people in Africa will have clean water. If you haven’t set up your page yet to join us, it’s really easy. Here’s how to…
Read MoreEveryone Says It’s Bad for You Anyway!
Kristin really loves her Diet Coke. Find out what would make her give it up for 40 days: You can support Kristin, our engagement coordinator, as she gives up Diet Coke to help bring 3,750 people in Africa safe, clean drinking water, or create your own Save a Drink, Save a Life fundraising page today…
Read MoreWhat Drink Will You Save?
This time last year, we were saving our drinks for three villages in southern Rwanda. Now this community has clean water for the first time! Beginning next Wednesday, February 10, we’re going to Save a Drink™ again. This time, we’re going to bring clean water to 3,750 people in Africa. And once again, we need your…
Read MoreSave a Drink with Your Church
This Lent, Blood:Water is providing 3,750 people in Africa with clean drinking water, but we need your help to make it happen! Save a Drink, Save a Life is the perfect opportunity for your church community to observe Lent while showing the love of Christ to families in Africa by giving up your favorite drinks.…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 3
In the last section of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” we cover Part IV, “A Light Month for Travel,” and Part V, “O for the P.” We hope you’ll join us tonight at 6:00 p.m. CST for a live online discussion! (RSVP here) Summary In Part IV, “A Light Month for Travel,” we see Dr. Paul Farmer…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 2
Today’s book club discussion focuses on Part III of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” by Tracy Kidder. Summary In Part III of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” readers learn more about Farmer’s past, a pivotal part which included Father Jack Roussin. Father Jack was the priest at St. Mary of the Angels where Farmer lived while in medical school.…
Read MoreJoin Us as We Prepare for Lent
We joyfully carry the spirit of Lent within our culture at Blood:Water. As we move closer to this season of Lent, we invite you to join us in celebration of Christ’s love by helping us provide 3,750 people in Africa with safe, clean drinking water. Throughout the 40 days of Lent, we ask that you…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 1
Today, we review Part I, “Dokte Paul,” and Part II, “The Tin Roofs of Cange,” of this month’s selection, “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” by Tracy Kidder. Summary The undeniable theme that weighs heavily throughout the first two parts of “Mountains Beyond Mountains” is Dr. Paul Farmer determinedly suffering through the long defeat in Haiti. We are…
Read MoreSmall Changes, Big Difference for Joyce’s Family
Joyce lives in Kaloko, Zambia. She’s a mother of three, determined to do everything possible to protect the health of her family. Since receiving a biosand filter in her home, Joyce has also joined the Healthy Home Initiative program led by our local partner. Through the program, Joyce has adopted every practice to ensure that…
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