Posts Tagged ‘water’
Photo Friday: Bio-sand Filter
In America if we saw a massive concrete structure with spray paint on the front in someone’s home, we’d probably turn a blind eye. But in Africa such a piece is the pride and joy of many homes—and more than that, it’s life-saving. During our most recent trip to Zambia, this woman could not wait to…
Read MoreA Tattooed Reminder to Love Others
Jamie Baker is a long-time monthly Community:Builder. Her involvement with Blood:Water has meant so much to her, that she even has the Blood:Water drop tattooed on her wrist as a daily reminder to love others. Read her story in her own words: I never would have thought about water and how I need it. I…
Read MoreThank You for Drinking H2Only Yesterday!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in drinking H2Only yesterday! You got creative, drank only water, and even organized your own water walks. As a result, you’ve donated nearly $8,000 so far to bring clean water to the village of Gitwa-Nyamifumba. That means we’re well on our way to being able to shorten the…
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Taking Water for Granted
We at Blood:Water love hearing stories from you. This post is from our friend Emily Hughes, who recently learned what it means to truly appreciate what we often take for granted. There are 11 different ways water enters my house. It is instantaneous with the turn of a knob or push of a lever. I…
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