Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Africa in the News
Courtesy: The New York Times I flipped through the news headlines about Africa this morning. The first one that came up was how Boko Haram, the Nigeria-based militant group, and ISIS have bonded new ties. Amidst these ties, American and European force are rushing to train African counterterrorism troops to be able to fight back…
Read MoreLadies and Gentlemen… Jake Smith
Last month we introduced you to our bass-playing director of internal operations, Aaron Sands. As promised, Erin Todd is back this month to help you get to know our country-crooning director of engagement, Jake Smith. Jake lives in Sylvan Park with his wife, Caroline, and their lab, Mister. Mister will soon have to share the…
Read MoreGlow4Water
Blizzards are hitting the northeast; Chicago is currently covered in snow; and the current temperature at the Blood:Water office is 29 degrees. Needless to say, we’re in the dead of winter. That probably means by now your hands are cracking and your skin isn’t its usual silky smooth. We have the perfect solution for you:…
Read MoreEarn Your Blood:Water Badges
Last week, I returned from my second trip to Africa in eight months. You may remember my blog from my last trip. My list of firsts for the two trips is long, but here’s just a couple: Flying a small airplane Eating goat for the first time Going on my first water walk Sleeping in…
Read MoreMore than just a drop in the bucket
Some days, I’m overwhelmed. Africa just seems so far away. The faces of those I’ve met are clouded by the to-do lists and the often-urgent demands of the day. It’s hard to know where to begin. It’s hard to know if I can really make a difference when I can barely get through my inbox.…
Read MoreHow Violence Plagues the Poor
“The locusts of everyday violence have been allowed to swarm unabated in the developing world. And they are laying waste to the hope of the poor.”-Gary A. Haugen and Victor Boutros in their new book, The Locust Effect I have had the rare privilege of being mentored for the last nine years by Gary Haugen,…
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