Posts Tagged ‘rwanda’
What’s the Cost to Build a Well in Africa?
The work we do is not easy, it is not always straightforward or simple. But because we know that we can play a part in ensuring that kids finish school, women and girls can spend more time providing for their families than collecting water, and that vulnerable children will not succumb to preventable disease, we will continue to fight.
Read MoreThe Childhood He Deserves
Migisha used to travel twice a day up and down a mountainside on his mother’s hip or back while she collected water from a spring that is situated an hour walk below her village.
Read MoreClean Water Matters for Kids in Africa
It’s hard to imagine a child playing a critical role in providing for their family. However, in Africa, this is often the case. Children, especially young girls, will walk miles to collect dirty water for their families to drink and use in household tasks. Because survival is the number one priority, walking…
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 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 MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “A Thousand Hills to Heaven,” Section 3
Summary In the final portion of “A Thousand Hills to Heaven,” Josh Ruxin reflects on the lessons he and his wife, Alissa, learned through opening and operating Heaven, and applies those lessons to his broader development work with Health Builders. Throughout these lessons, Ruxin emphasizes the importance of understanding the culture in which development work…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club: “A Thousand Hills to Heaven,” Section 1
Today, Jake Smith, our director of engagement, reviews the first section of May book club selection, “A Thousand Hills to Heaven.” Summary It was late when I landed in Kigali, Rwanda, a few weeks ago. Weary from travel, but hungry, my Blood:Water colleague, Barak Bruerd, who was already in Kigali, was eager to introduce me…
Read MoreThe Faces That Will Stay with Wally (and Us) Forever
When Wally and his team traveled to Rwanda prior to the School Bells & Water Wells event, Wally sharedthat he was worried about the words he would use to properly convey the need. But he also said he’s grateful for photos because while there is incredible hardship, there is also joy amongst the struggle. And…
Read MoreBlood:Water Book Club is Back!
It’s back! Blood:Water Book Club has returned from its brief hiatus, and we can’t wait to read this month’s book selection with you! For each book club selection, we choose a book that has somehow shaped what we know as an organization, relates to our work, or provides inspiration. As we read through the book,…
Read MoreOne Less Thing for a Mom to Worry About This Mother’s Day
Our School Bells & Water Wells event on The Wally Show on WAY-FM is wrapping up today! We’ve spent the week working to provide clean water and sanitation to 20 schools around Africa. The generosity of Wally’s listeners has been overwhelming and humbling. With Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday we are especially grateful that…
Read More