Posts Tagged ‘Partners’
The Gift of Our Partners (Part II)
Read Part I It does not require much time spent with our partners to recognize that these are not unattainable standards. They are principles that are embedded and evidenced in the work and character of these organizations and the individuals who compose them. Take Jimmy, the executive director of Community Partnership for Relief and Development…
Read MoreThe Gift of Our Partners (Part I)
At Blood:Water, we believe homegrown, locally-led organizations are the true changemakers of Africa. Our partners are the experts who understand the culture, work within the context, and live as members of the communities they serve. Not only do they understand a community’s need but also its strengths and opportunities, which will enable its members…
Read MoreFive Things We’re Thankful For
Thanksgiving reminds us that we have so much to be thankful for at Blood:Water. Ending the water and HIV/AIDS crises in Africa is no small task, but the people we work with have proven that it is a task worthy of our dedication. We want to share our gratitude for a few of these…
Read MoreGoing Together with God
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb This African proverb rings true across culture and context. It applies to businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches, and the very social fabric of our lives. Blood:Water feels the gravitational pull of a go-quickly mentality every day…
Read MoreIdentify, Impact, Ignite
Without our partners, we would not have stories of hope, health, and lives changed to share with you each quarter. Blood:Water strives to help our partners achieve a high level of proficiency as organizations, which allows for the greatest impact in the communities they serve. Time and time again, we watch our partners’ imaginations…
Read MoreIf You Want to Go Far, Go Together (PART I)
Three years ago, we began hosting an annual Partner Summit, where we gather representatives from each of our partner organizations for a week of collaborative learning. Through training and peer learning sessions, our partners have the opportunity to strengthen and encourage one another as they share their ideas, experiences, and victories. “Thank the…
Read MorePartner Summit 2017: Attendees Highlight
Learn more in the chart below about 10 of the 13 partners that will be joining Blood:Water in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the third annual Partner Summit. *unlisted attendees: Water Access Rwanda, Uganda Diocese, Global Forum for Development
Read MoreA September Prayer Request
As we look forward to the next few months here at Blood:Water, we are excited for continued hope and healing in Africa as a result of your generous support and our partners’ work. One upcoming event stands out among the rest: our annual Partner Summit, which will take place during the last week of September.…
Read MoreMOUCECORE: Mobilizing Communities for Holistic Transformation
Blood:Water has partnered with MOUCECORE in its mission to bring about transformation at the community level in Rwanda since 2009. Working through solidarity transformation groups that grow out of the local church, MOUCECORE mobilizes communities to bring about holistic development. Through our partnership, important lessons have been learned about how to effectively and sustainably…
Read MorePART II: What Makes Blood:Water Different
In a two-part blog, Blood:Water founder and senior development officer, Dan Haseltine, shares what makes Blood:Water so unique in the way it works. If you missed the first part, you can read it here. PART II: WHAT MAKES BLOOD:WATER DIFFERENT I know what you are thinking. What I’m getting at is the old, “give a…
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