HIV/AIDS
Ambassador Birx Visits the Blood:Water Office
Last week, we were honored to host Ambassador-at-Large Deborah L. Birx for a reception at our office. Ambassador Birx is a world-renowned medical expert and leader in the field of HIV/AIDS. As the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador…
Holland House Concert
When you’re attending a Blood:Water house concert featuring Jars of Clay you may not expect to hear Jimmy Buffett acoustic renditions coming from the stage right off the bat, but that’s exactly how the evening started in Holland,…
In Defense of NOT Giving up Chocolate
We are just about a week into Lent. Our co-founder, Dan Haseltine, gives his take on Lent, and it starts with a candy bar. There were not many 4-letter words available to a 9-year-old boy growing up in…
We Need You for Lasting Change
Last week, we told you about a big need in Zambia—a drill rig to help serve 180,000 people. There are other large scale needs, in addition to the drill rig. Here are some opportunities for you to get invested…
A Crucial Step to Ending the HIV/AIDS Crisis
Last week we gathered with 500 other friends of Blood:Water to celebrate and support New Life Medical Center in Kitgum, Uganda. Today, we’d like to share with you the stories of New Life.
Tying Red Ties to Fight the HIV/AIDS Crisis Tonight
You may not remember it but earlier this year, we walked the streets of Nashville asking if anyone knew how to tie a tie… a RED tie to be exact. All that awkwardness has brought us to tonight…
What Your Christmas Gifts Are Doing
The red Starbucks cups are officially out, so it must mean it’s time for Christmas, right? Well, we are so excited to share with you an update from your generous giving last year. You may remember we worked…
Born Free of HIV
Akumu Sandy is HIV-positive. When she became pregnant, she feared her unborn child would contract the virus from her either before or after birth. Akumu sought medical help at New Life Medical Center in Uganda. New Life focuses…
A Hero in Fighting the HIV crisis
When we think of heroes in the fight against the HIV/AIDS crisis, we often think of Bono or Bill and Melinda Gates for the unprecedented platform, voice and resources they have given to the cause. We think of…