Posts Tagged ‘Clean Water’
A Ripple in The Water
After feeling called to generously give while listening to Jars of Clay speak about Blood:Water on the radio, Patty Consoli wanted to have something tangible to pass down to her family to represent her gift, and the beauty and hope in Africa. She received several photos of the impact the donation made in Zambia, and…
Read MoreAddressing Water Shortage in a Desert Community
Bubisa means “windy place.” It is a harsh, desert environment in northern Kenya, where scarce resources like water are critical for survival for the people and their livestock, upon which they depend. In 1954, a borehole was installed in the community, and the population of both people and livestock has been consistently on the rise…
Read MoreThe Difference You’ve Made for Dominah
It’s hard to imagine life without water. It’s intertwined with our existence every single day. Dominah and her children’s lives were changed forever when they received access to clean water for the first time, but no one deserves the long wait and endless worry she and so many others experienced before having access. After her…
Read MoreHow a Good Cause Brought Personal Growth
We did it! Save a Drink, Save a Life™ has come to a close, and we are on the other side of a hard-fought battle to give up our favorite drinks during Lent so that our friends in Africa can have clean water. Once again, we stand humbled by the many participants and donors who…
Read MoreLive Music. Good Food. Great Partners. #WorldWaterDay
The World Water Day Celebration is a chance to celebrate the work that has been done to serve over 1 million Africans with clean water, and to continue to provide life-giving resources and support to Africa-based initiatives impacting the water crisis. The partnership between Lightning 100 and Blood:Water is one born of respect, admiration, and…
Read MoreWhy We Celebrate World Water Day
Sometimes, even as the water crisis rages on, we must celebrate the great work of people all around the world who have changed the health and well-being of their communities by providing clean water. Some days are set aside to tell the stories of lives that have been saved, communities that have tackled water scarcity,…
Read More#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 with the help of the Colorado Mozambique Team, we are able to start working with FH-Mozambique this…
Read More6 Steps to Save a Drink
Save a Drink, Save a Life™ officially kicks off tomorrow! For the next 40 days, we will be giving up our favorite drinks and donating what we save so that 3,750 people in Africa will have clean water. If you haven’t set up your page yet to join us, it’s really easy. Here’s how to…
Read MoreEveryone Says It’s Bad for You Anyway!
Kristin really loves her Diet Coke. Find out what would make her give it up for 40 days: You can support Kristin, our engagement coordinator, as she gives up Diet Coke to help bring 3,750 people in Africa safe, clean drinking water, or create your own Save a Drink, Save a Life fundraising page today…
Read MoreSmall 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 program led by our local partner. Through the program, Joyce has adopted every practice to ensure that…
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