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Exciting Developments from the East Africa Philanthropy Conference
Aside from being able to provide our own insight to other organizations, we look forward to learning more about the region and pursuing the connections we made through the conference. We have been formally invited to be a member of the Africa Philanthropy Network (APN), which will expand our accessibility to other philanthropic organizations into the Southern African region.
Dying to Live
The physiological description of the brutal death of Jesus has always challenged me. There is something about John’s telling of Jesus’ crucifixion that felt connected to the work of helping people gain access to clean water in communities where a virus found in the blood stream was doing it’s best to destroy the immune systems of it’s targets.
The Superhero You’ve Never Heard of – Dr. Deborah Birx
For her contributions to the field of HIV/AIDS research, Blood:Water awarded her the William H. Frist Award at our Red Tie Gala in 2015, and honored her in our office, and we are proud to have a connection to such an influential figure in the field of global health.
Poems for Lent
We hope that you have enjoyed this season of remembrance and thought during these 40 Days of Water! As we live into this Lenten season, we’d like to share a few poems that have stirred our hearts…
40 Days of Water
By donating the money you save by foregoing your morning coffee or tea, you can make a big difference in the lives of men, women, and children in sub-Saharan Africa who don’t have access to clean water. $40 gives one person access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene for life, so just imagine the difference you can make!
Prayers for 2020
We know that it is easy to forget the Lord in the midst of all the busyness and chaos of everyday life, and difficult to feel the calm of His grace. We hope that you will join…
29,000 Feet for Water
John Denver sang about the Blue Ridge Mountains in his classic song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as he yearned for the beautiful scenery and mystical feeling of the area. Teammates Dave, Nick, and Jennah took a…
Who Wants Lemon:Aid?
School is almost out, summer is quickly approaching, and parents are starting to make plans on how to keep their kids occupied over the next few months. If you’re wondering what your little ones are going to…
Why Sally Keeps Racing For Clean Water
Through her Race for Clean Water last October, Sally Kuhn ran, biked, and swam 140.6 miles and raised $8,234.67 to support water, sanitation, and hygiene projects in Africa. Here, Sally shares more of her story… “I first…
Prayer Request: Attack in Nairobi
Pray for Africa – and the partners who risk their safety to serve others. Blood:Water is blessed to partner with the most amazing people in the world. But they can only be effective in shaping the future…