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Save a Drink for One More Week!
We are just over a week away from the end of our Save a Drink, Save a Life™ journey in 2016! Thanks to the liquid sacrifice of our participants, and the support of their family and friends, we…
Take Action for World Water Day
Every day is a day of celebration and anticipation at Blood:Water—celebration for the progress we’ve all collectively made in the fight to end the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa, and anticipation for the progress that will be…
#PhotoFriday from Mozambique
This is a photo of the only reliable source of water for 900 families living deep in the interior of Mozambique. In the last two months, nine people have died from water-related diseases. We are so thankful that…
What Drink Will You Save?
This time last year, we were saving our drinks for three villages in southern Rwanda. Now this community has clean water for the first time! Beginning next Wednesday, February 10, we’re going to Save a Drink™ again. This time,…
Blood:Water Book Club: “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” Section 2
Today’s book club discussion focuses on Part III of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” by Tracy Kidder. Summary In Part III of “Mountains Beyond Mountains,” readers learn more about Farmer’s past, a pivotal part which included Father Jack Roussin. Father…
Small Changes, Big Difference for Joyce’s Family
Joyce lives in Kaloko, Zambia. She’s a mother of three, determined to do everything possible to protect the health of her family. Since receiving a biosand filter in her home, Joyce has also joined the Healthy Home Initiative…
Join Us in Wishing Alfred a Very Jerry Christmas
This is Alfred. He lives in Rwanda with his grandmother and cousins. Each day, he walks for water two times. He fills a heavy jerry can in a river, and carries it home so his family will have…
Let’s Bring Clean Water Closer to Home for These Five Girls
These girls live in Bubisa, Kenya. They are joyful, hopeful little girls with big dreams for the future. While there is currently one borehole that provides clean water in their desert community, they still spend too much time…
Wish Janet and Her Family a Very Jerry Christmas
Meet Janet. She has three children. Just like any other mother, she uses water in nearly all of her household tasks. But the water Janet uses is dirty. Still, three times each day, Janet or one of her children…
The Power of Community
Community. It is a word we use a lot around here because it’s not only one of our stated values, but also the key to creating lasting change in Africa. Community engagement is at the core of the…
