WASH
World Water Day: The Story of Chifenthe Preschool (Part 2)
For Chikalema to have a well to draw drinking water from rather than the unclean rivers is hard to believe,” the Village Headwoman declares. “Now that we have a well, I am very confident that the community will take care of it since it is the only good source of clean and safe water… This well will save lives in my village.”
World Water Day 2020
Because you’re invested in the work we’re doing here at Blood:Water, you probably already know that we are committed to addressing the water crisis that affects billions around the world. And in honor of the United Nations’…
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!
Celebrating World Toilet Day!
We owe toilets to those women. And we owe toilets to girls who would otherwise have to drop out of school.
88% Are Without Clean Water
Six out of ten people living in the Mitanya and Mubende districts of Uganda are plagued by diseases like malaria, typhoid, and cholera. All of these illnesses can be directly attributed to a lack of access to safe, clean water and sanitation facilities.
Andre knows: You’re never too young to make a difference!
Andre is just 12 years old, but he is transforming his community every day.
In the heart of Rwanda and across Africa, life literally depends on access to clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and healthy hygiene practices. Without them, disease runs rampant. Children face an uncertain future. And life expectancy decreases significantly.
We’ve Exceeded Our Back to School Goal!
Because of you, we have exceeded our $40,000 Back to School goal! Your generosity has equipped our African partners with the support they need to provide schools with clean water, safe sanitation facilities, and hygiene training. Because…
You’re Fueling Her Dream of Becoming a Doctor
In a village named Gasaka, a nine-year-old girl wakes up to get ready for school with no fear of contracting a waterborne illness or being kept from attending. Charlene Iradukunda (which means “God loves us”) is a…
She’s Safe Here
While we know that the prevalence of disease that comes from unsafe water is a serious hindrance to the livelihoods of so many people, something that is often overlooked is the importance of a hygienic and private…
A Ugandan Village Now Has Safe Water!
Through the generosity of friends like you, people living in one of the highest water-stressed areas in Uganda now have access to clean water. This subcounty – Bwambara – has long been a major danger zone for…