HIV/AIDS
Blood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 4
Today we review the final chapters, 19-31, of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary The concluding chapters of “My Own Country” remind us that there is no satisfying conclusion to the AIDS epidemic yet….
Blood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 3
Today we will review chapters 12-18 of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary: In Chapters 12-18 of “My Own Country,” Abraham Verghese continues to tell the real stories of his patients. We hear more…
Blood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 2
Today we will review chapters 6-11 of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary: In this portion of “My Own Country,” Abraham Verghese begins to see an increase in the number of HIV clients in…
Blood:Water Book Club: “My Own Country,” Part 1
Today we will review chapters 1-5 of “My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story” by Abraham Verghese. Summary: Section one of “My Own Country” introduces the fascinating story of Abraham Verghese. An immigrant of Indian descent from Ethiopia, Verghese…
A Step Toward Zero Discrimination
Blood:Water held its annual Red Tie Gala last week in Nashville. In conjunction with World AIDS Day on December 1, this event recognizes the leaders and unsung heroes who are leading the charge in the HIV/AIDS fight. We…
Blood:Water Book Club: New Month, New Book
If you haven’t heard, we’ve started a Blood:Water book club! Each month, we’ll choose a book that has somehow shaped what we know as an organization, that relates to our work, or that provides inspiration. (We’re also open…
One Month Left Till Red Tie Gala
As we head into the holiday season, we prepare for our fourth annual Red Tie Gala, which is just about one month away. Returning to the Country Music Hall of Fame, we expect about 500 local, regional, and…
An Unexpected Internship
Blood:Water is currently seeking interns for the spring semester. Click here to apply. The deadline to apply is December 1. And check out this post from our current intern, Caroline, on what it’s been like interning for her….
Photo Friday: Stocked Shelves
In this week’s Photo Friday, we are giving you an inside look at the New Life Medical Center’s drug store in Kitgum, Uganda. A senior nursing office is checking which medications are out of stock. The center specializes…
Miles for Wells
We are constantly in awe of our incredible fundraisers who give their time and creativity to help bring clean water and HIV/AIDS care to communities in Africa. Because our work is done through local partners in Africa, opportunities…
