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Blood:Water Book Club: “The Poisonwood Bible,” Section 1
Summary Book One: Genesis opens with a reflection from Orleanna Price on the time she and her family spent in the Congo, as well as the consequences of what happened there. When talking about the way the reader…
Meet Our Summer Interns!
This year, Blood:Water has two interns dedicating their summer to helping us end the HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa. We’re excited to introduce you to Emily and Hannah. Because who runs the world? GIRLS! Meet our marketing…
Blood:Water Book Club: Enjoy Some Summer Reading With Us
Summertime is here, and we think it’s the perfect time to dive into the Blood:Water Book Club’s first novel. Throughout June and July, we’ll be reading “The Poisonwood Bible,” by Barbara Kingsolver. “The Poisonwood Bible” is a story…
Make a Stand for Clean Water in Africa!
School’s out for the summer, and we have just the thing to cure summer boredom! It involves making a stand, literally, for clean water in Africa! A Lemon:Aid stand is the perfect way for your kids to make…
Blood: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…
Join Us for a FREE Memorial Day Block Party!
Hey, Nashville! Are you looking for a fun event to attend while making a difference on Memorial Day? This Monday, May 30, Lightning 100 is hosting a Memorial Day block party and album release concert benefitting Blood:Water! The concert…
Blood:Water Book Club: “A Thousand Hills to Heaven,” Section 2
In chapters 14-29 of “A Thousand Hills to Heaven,” Josh Ruxin continues his narrative of his journey alongside his wife, Alissa, to spearhead the Health Builders operation in rural communities in Rwanda. Weaved throughout this section are many…
Blood: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,…
The 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…
Blood: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…