Our Partners
The Effects of a Changing Climate on B:W Partners and Local African Communities
It’s no secret that this year has seen many heartbreaking natural disasters–earthquakes, fires, floods, hurricanes. While many of us are aware of the effects of natural disasters when we turn on the TV or they hit our own…
Celebrating 20 Years – A Letter from the Executive Director
Written by: Jake Smith, Executive Director of Blood:Water Over two decades ago, on a flight home from Africa, our founder, Dan Haseltine, penned a vision in his journal: ‘Blood:Water Mission. Clean blood and clean water for Africa.’ This…
Blood:Water Convenes 2023 Partner Summit in Nairobi, Kenya
We are overjoyed to convene our 2023 Blood:Water Partner Summit in Nairobi, Kenya September 25-29, 2023! As one of our Leader Collective offerings, the Partner Summit is our biennial, all-partner in-person gathering that aims to convene and cultivate…
Reflections on a Trip to Africa: Dignity, Faith, and Being Truly Helpful
On a visit with some of our Kenyan partners, Hannah got to see firsthand some of their work in their communities and why we do what we do. Here’s her reflection on the trip and what she learned about creating sustainable change.
What is Sustainable Development? Proven Ways We and Our Partners Commit to It
Though we hear the term a lot, what exactly is sustainable development, and why should I as an individual be concerned? We lay out our definition in terms of our work with our partners who are changing lives on a daily basis.
How is Water in African Schools? See Our Expert Partner’s New Campaign
Schools need adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene for every child to reach their full potential. See how this is progressing, and how our African partner is setting a worldwide example by leading the way in their community.
Introducing Our New Partner in Kenya, Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust!
Because we want to make sure that our work in the HIV/AIDS and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) spheres is making a true and lasting difference, we work with grassroots, locally-led organizations based in eastern and southern Africa…
COVID-19 in Africa Pt. II: How Partners Supported and Protected Community Needs
How did hero organizations like our partners immediately respond to the situation in their communities, to make sure everyone got the healthcare they needed? Here’s part 2 of our series on COVID in Africa.
How Africa United to Protect Its People Against COVID-19
“Public health in Africa has been a story of neglect and dependency,” says Dr. John Nkengasong, the first director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control, in an interview with the New York Times about how they’ve…