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A Glimpse Into What Our Partners Are Up To
As our partners continue to work diligently to adapt to the challenges of COVID-19, we wanted to share some insight and updates about how a couple of them are doing these days.
A Message From Blood:Water On Our Beliefs & Actions
Throughout our time supporting African led organizations, we have observed and experienced destructive stigma associated with disease and poverty, and we fight against the diminishing and demoralizing power of false characterizations and quick judgements based in fear. It is with grave moral seriousness that we condemn the acts of racism taking place not only in the United States, but also in many other parts of our world.
Exciting Updates from the Field
We are so grateful for your support even in these difficult times and for the incredible work of our partners, so we wanted to give you a little update on how each of them are doing amidst the COVID-19 crisis as it grows in Africa.
On The Frontlines In Uganda, Our Partner Is Taking Action
While COVID-19 still presents a serious threat to them and the people they serve, our partners have been proactively fighting to contain the disease in their corners of the world. And we are excited to highlight the efforts of one such partner to show you how, despite all of our current challenges, we can still band together to help. Partners for Community Transformation (PaCT) has been one of Uganda’s leaders in health for some time now, and they are going above and beyond to proactively address this new pandemic.
Exciting Developments from the East Africa Philanthropy Conference
Aside from being able to provide our own insight to other organizations, we look forward to learning more about the region and pursuing the connections we made through the conference. We have been formally invited to be a member of the Africa Philanthropy Network (APN), which will expand our accessibility to other philanthropic organizations into the Southern African region.
The Superhero You’ve Never Heard of – Dr. Deborah Birx
For her contributions to the field of HIV/AIDS research, Blood:Water awarded her the William H. Frist Award at our Red Tie Gala in 2015, and honored her in our office, and we are proud to have a connection to such an influential figure in the field of global health.
A Message From Our Executive Director Regarding COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact lives in ways that just months ago we could not have imagined, our thoughts are not only with those affected at home and around the world, but also especially with our friends in Africa. While the epidemic we’re facing is a new experience for us, it is yet one more public health battle that they are forced to face.
Announcing the Winner of the Community Hero Award
We are excited to announce that this year’s Community Hero Award winner is Elizabeth Akinyi Obiero, leader of our partner Lwala Community Alliance’s HIV, Water Sanitation and Hygiene Integrated Program (HAWI)!
Announcing the Winner of the Blood:Water Leadership Award
This year, our Africa Partnerships team introduced the Blood:Water Leadership Award, an award that honors exceptional steward leadership in our partners.
We’ve Exceeded Our Back to School Goal!
Because of you, we have exceeded our $40,000 Back to School goal! Your generosity has equipped our African partners with the support they need to provide schools with clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and hygiene training. Because…