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Frequently Asked Questions – Funding Freeze
We’ve received a number of questions about the federal aid funding freeze and whether it’s impacted us here at Blood:Water. So we thought it may be helpful to share some of the most common questions, along with our answers! Q:…
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Hope in Crisis
The recent funding freeze threatens decades of progress toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. For the 26 million people living with HIV on the African continent, uninterrupted access to care isn’t just important – it’s vital...
Voting is Open! 2024 Community Hero of the Year
The Community Hero of the Year Award recognizes community heroes within our partners—staff, community leaders, health workers, peer counselors, and volunteers—whose acts of service are changing lives in profound ways. Learn more and vote before...
Jane Wathome Joins Leadership in Africa Redefined Podcast with Taaka Awori
Jane Wathome, the founder and executive director of our partner Beacon of Hope, was a guest on Taaka Awori’s podcast, Leadership in Africa Redefined. Like Jane, Taaka is well-acquainted with Blood:Water. She is the founder and...
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...
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...
Blood:Water Featured by The Bridgespan Group
“I believe we can still offer trust-based grantmaking while also having reporting requirements that mutually support partner impact monitoring and storytelling.” (Nadia Kist, Blood:Water) Blood:Water and our Director of Africa Partnerships, Nadia Kist, were featured...
