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We Have Something HUGE in Store
At the end of last week, I set off for our time in Zambia with the Wally team from WAY-FM. Visiting our partners on the ground is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and I think the team from The Wally Show feels the same. We are really excited to be spending…
Read MoreA Little (Wally) Guessing Game
Bet ya don’t know what this is… How about this? Here’s a hint… Wally is in Zambia. Not a good enough hint? Both images have everything to do with his trip! Have you figured it out? Well, soon enough, Wally’s going to fill you in on his new plan. In fact, he wants YOU to…
Read MoreMusic Monday: Plumb
Time for the second installment of Music Monday. Director of Artist Relationships Dan Haseltine takes us deeper with Plumb. who is coming out with a new album May 4. What is one of the greatest songs ever written? What makes it so great? Tony, by Patty Griffin. It’s so raw and real and true. It’s…
Read MoreBuilding a Global Community
The Partner Summit wrapped up today with a focus on system strengthening and communications. Peter Irungu, programs and operations director from INUKA Trust, joined the group to discuss resource diversification. He encouraged our partners to push beyond standard nongovernmental organization (NGO) proposal writing to integrate concepts and ideas used in the private sector. Partners brainstormed…
Read MoreA Day Rich in Discussion and Learning
Because of the time difference, day two of the Partner Summit has already wrapped up! The day was rich in discussion. The focus of the day was peer learning and exchange, and each of our partners presented unique aspects of their programs that might be areas of learning for one another. We were excited to…
Read MoreA Blood:Water Dream Come True
Today kicks off Blood:Water’s first-ever Partner Summit. All of our partners from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Zambia are currently gathered together with our Africa Partnerships team for a week of collaborative learning. We know that Africa holds the leadership, creativity, passion, and resolve necessary to address the HIV/AIDS and water crises. And this unique…
Read MorePhoto Friday: You’re Invited
This Photo Friday showcases our annual Hope in the Dark, and you’re invited!
Read MoreSpread the Love (Mom’s Love) All the Way to Africa
Mother’s Day is less than a month away. Just a friendly reminder to make sure you don’t get caught empty handed on the day that honors the woman who gave you life! Now, I know, it’s hard to come up with a gift idea that’s as special as your mom. So, let me help you…
Read MoreChurch Partnership
This past weekend, I had the privilege of spending time with our friends at Fork Christian Church outside Baltimore, Md. Fork Christian has been a long-time supporter of the work of Blood:Water. They have given generously as a church body to numerous campaigns and provided clean water to thousands through their efforts. My time at…
Read MoreYou Can Help Us Ensure 100 HIV-Free Babies This Mother’s Day
When Nancy first became pregnant, she was terrified. Nancy is HIV-positive and feared that meant her baby would be, too. Nancy soon learned about the pregnancy services offered for HIV-positive women at the New Life Medical Center in Uganda. She quickly enrolled and immediately began taking medication to curb the virus. Several months later, Nancy…
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