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What’s The Difference Between HIV and AIDS? Unlock the Honest Truth Here.
Blood:Water has been working in the field of HIV response since we opened our doors in 2004. However, we realize that some of the concepts and terms that are widely used in the field of HIV may not be clearly understood by people who do not work in this field. The terms are sometimes used…
Read MorePit Latrines Matter. Here’s What Makes Them Enormously Useful
There are many aspects of our lives that those of us living in higher-income countries take for granted. Often, it can take waging our own battles against illness to be met with the reality of our own extreme privilege, and to realize that many people do not have access to these same, often life-saving tools.…
Read MoreOne MASSIVE barrier to fighting HIV and AIDS? Thinking with fear.
People living with HIV continue to experience stigma around the world, and it remains an enormous problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Cultural beliefs and practices, along with limited access to information and education, combine to create an environment where stigma is one of the greatest barriers to accessing HIV treatment.
Read MorePartner Updates – COPRED & DOW
It may have been a minute since you heard what new projects our partners are up to, so here’s an update from our Africa Partnerships team on two of them, COPRED and DOW! Community Partnership for Relief and Development (COPRED) | Malawi Our partners are at the center of our work as the experts…
Read MoreLeader of the Year – Jimmy Katuma
Each year, Blood:Water honors one of our active partners with the Blood:Water Leader of the Year award. Today, we are showcasing Jimmy Katuma, the Executive Director of Community Partnership for Relief and Development (COPRED) in Malawi! Jimmy commits himself and COPRED to delivering the highest integrity of implementation to their beneficiary communities, and reflects the same posture when it comes to the integrity of their work.
Read MoreMeet Elena: Our Summer 2021 Development Intern!
Last month we were excited to welcome a new face to the Blood:Water team! Over the course of the summer, we will have Elena Walker working in our development and communications department and helping us to keep our essential operations running. Read on to learn about her and why she chose to join us for this internship!
Read MoreWe are a Finalist in the 2021 Classy Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that Blood:Water has been named a Top 50 Finalist for the 2021 Classy Awards! This year, 13 awards will be distributed across four categories: Social Innovation, Adapt & Overcome, Lifetime Achievement, and People’s Choice. We invite you to vote for us in the People’s Choice category before voting closes…
Read MoreMeet Our New Partner: OLPS
You may have seen our recent announcement that in April, we welcomed two new partners to our team! (Read about our other new partner, Beacon of Hope, here.) We are thrilled to introduce you to our new partner, Our Lady of Perpetual Support (OLPS)! OLPS: History sister anastasia juma OLPS was founded in 1992 by…
Read MoreMeet Our New Partner: Beacon of Hope
Our partners are true changemakers in their communities, so we are elated that we have been able to add on two new partners to make an even bigger impact in sub-Saharan Africa! We’re highlighting Beacon of Hope first, an organization that’s been addressing HIV and associated issues in Ongata Rongai, Kenya and surrounding areas for almost 20 years.
Read MoreMore Than What I Was Looking For: An Intern Reflection
I have loved my time working with Blood:Water. When I moved to Nashville for this internship, I knew what I was looking for and I had an expectation of what Blood:Water would be like. However, it was a greater experience than I ever anticipated it being. The Lord made it so clear that He…
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