Posts Tagged ‘Clean Water’
A Life-Changing Weekend
This year’s Dickens of a Christmas celebration was full of holiday decorations, costumes, food, and just enough cold weather for a little snowfall to top off the Christmas cheer. It’s the time of year for thankfulness, joy, and giving, and we experienced each of these through the people we met while at Blood:Water’s booth…
Read MoreThe Heart of Giving: Community:Builder Stories (Part I)
Our monthly donors are called Community:Builders because they are not only providing clean water, sanitation, hygiene, and HIV/AIDS care and prevention services in Africa; they are helping build stronger communities. Blood:Water’s model focuses on empowering grassroots organizations and their communities to take ownership of their health, on both individual and community levels. Some of…
Read MoreWater: Common Ground in Hardship and Hope (PART II)
CLICK HERE TO READ PART ONE OF THIS BLOG. 320 million people in Africa do not have access to safe, clean water. I’ve heard that ignorance is bliss, and knowledge is power. I believe that knowledge also holds potential for heartache. When we are aware of suffering in the world, such knowledge presents us with…
Read MoreWater: Common Ground in Hardship and Hope (PART I)
Water is essential. Life-giving. Between 60 and 70 percent of a human’s body is made of water. Perhaps its necessity is why Jesus often referred to salvation through him in terms of water. “But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within…
Read MoreA Summer of Stands
Summer is coming to an end, which means Lemon:Aid stands are closing up shop! We can’t thank those who participated enough for your generous donations and your willingness to host Lemon:Aid stands of your own. Together, we sure made a splash! Over $10,000 was raised to help our partners in Africa continue to address…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Water and HIV/AIDS Crises
“Partnering with Africa to end the water and HIV/AIDS crises” Our vision is ambitious. The water and HIV/AIDS crises are complex and widespread, but they are also interwoven, which means progress in regard to one will positively impact the other. This truth was quickly learned by our founders when their passion for ending the…
Read MoreWe’re Over Halfway to Our Back to School Goal!
The school year is in full swing! And so far, we’ve ensured 345 kids will have clean water in their classrooms. That means we are well over halfway to completing our goal of sending 500 kids in Malawi back to school with clean water! When clean water is available at school, kids don’t have to…
Read MoreSolidarity at Soulfest
Blood:Water has had many-a-booth at festivals and events all around Nashville, but two weeks ago, our summer intern, Caroline Clark, and I had the opportunity to travel to New Hampshire to man a booth at Soulfest. Located in the picturesque mountains and lake region of Gilford, Soulfest draws thousands of attendees and is the…
Read MoreLet’s Send 500 Kids Back to School with Clean Water!
It’s the first day of August, and summer is coming to a close! That means kids are heading back to school and starting a new year of learning. Soon, you will start checking items off of your kids’ back-to-school supply list, and as you fill their backpacks, you can also make sure kids in…
Read MoreIt’s the Perfect Time to Make Your Move
You’ve got moves, and we know it. Maybe you are an excellent singer. Or you have an upcoming 5K race. Maybe you can eat an entire extra-large pizza by yourself while juggling (whoa!). Whatever it is, your creativity is the fuel to end the water and HIV/AIDS crises in Africa, for good! When you become…
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