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A Ugandan Village Now Has Safe Water!
Through the generosity of friends like you, people living in one of the highest water-stressed areas in Uganda now have access to clean water. This subcounty – Bwambara – has long been a major danger zone for waterborne diseases such as dysentery, cholera, typhoid, and malaria. There’s also been a major lack of education…
Read MoreWho Wants Lemon:Aid?
School is almost out, summer is quickly approaching, and parents are starting to make plans on how to keep their kids occupied over the next few months. If you’re wondering what your little ones are going to do with all their newfound free time, we have just the activity for you! It involves making…
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 MoreWater For Life: Part II
Read Part I The Denver, CO, team became a part of the Blood:Water story two years ago, when they fundraised for sustainable water access, sanitation, and improved hygiene for 6,709 people in the communities of Tauane and Copuito, Mozambique. This year, they are fundraising to support our partner, Drop of Water, in Me’kele, Ethiopia.…
Read MoreWater For Life: Part I
The Denver, CO, team became a part of the Blood:Water story two years ago, when they fundraised for sustainable water access, sanitation, and improved hygiene for 6,709 people in the communities of Tauane and Copuito, Mozambique. This year, they are fundraising to support our partner, Drop of Water, in Me’kele, Ethiopia. Laurie Bolthouse reflects on…
Read MoreMeet Our Partner: DOW
In partnership with Drop of Water, Blood:Water has committed to supporting sustainable clean water supply and proper sanitation facilities development in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Not only will this partnership result in water points and sanitation facilities in this fairly remote region, it will also leverage and increase advocacy networks built by DOW…
Read MoreCheck Out Our Partner, COPRED!
In partnership with COPRED, Blood:Water has committed to contributing to the improvement of personal and family hygiene, sanitation, early childhood development, and HIV/AIDS prevention and care in the Neno District of Malawi. Through organizational strengthening, Blood:Water empowers COPRED to engage the communities it serves with education regarding HIV prevention and WASH practices, as well…
Read MoreFundraiser Feature: #17in17
So much of our support comes from those who not only donate, but also encourage others to give through fundraisers. Heidi is one of those amazing supporters who believe in the vision of Blood:Water and inspire others to do the same. Her 2017 fundraising journey was incredible, so we want to share what she…
Read MoreThe Heart of Giving: Community:Builder Stories (Part II)
Read Part I Dave Vercellino About ten years ago, the Lord just broke my heart for those who lack clean water. My family won’t even drink from a water bottle left overnight in the car or on the counter, but people who God loves are drinking from ditches and other polluted streams. Tens of…
Read MoreMary’s Story: World AIDS Day
Mary Achieng Onyango, a hard-working farmer and mother of two living in the North Kamagambo community in Kenya, lost her husband at a very young age to HIV. When she later tested positive, she greatly struggled to maintain her health due to the distance she had to travel to receive treatment, the fear of…
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