Elimu ni maisha si vitabu. Knowledge is life, not books. This African proverb perfectly sums up how my experience in Africa, as a student and staff member with Houghton College’s Tanzania study abroad program, shaped why I am passionate about grassroots African development and why I believe in Blood:Water’s work. I could write forever on all…

The legendary, at least in my mind, trip to Portland, Ore., happened! Technically, the retreat itself was in Vancouver, Wash., but you better believe I made my way to the city for some quality Portland coffee. This summer, when I was interviewing for this internship with Blood:Water, I was told about the retreat we would…

Are you a college student or young professional looking to make a difference before the end of this year? Blood:Water is now accepting intern applications for the fall of 2015! This is not your average coffee-errand internship; our interns have an influential hand in the work that we do in our office in Nashville and…

This summer, Blood:Water has four office interns dedicating their school breaks to creating lasting change in Africa. Meet Anne, Craig, Haley, and Joey–our hardworking, intelligent, and quirky Brady bunch with hearts of gold. Meet engagement intern, Anne Carpenter, from Statesville, North Carolina Blue Devils or Tar Heels? Tar Heels! Why did you apply to be…

We are so excited to introduce you to our new summer marketing intern, Camille! Check out how this internship fits in with Camille’s dream job! Since graduating college in 2012, people have asked me what my dream job would be. I always gave a seemingly sarcastic answer that really wasn’t sarcastic at all; save the…