Tag: "Hunger"

Update from Jena Nardella, BWM Executive Director

Dear Friends,

Many of you have been following the story of the community of Marsabit, in northern Kenya. It's a place that is dear to our hearts, that has been overlooked by many, but is a significant area of focus for us this year. Thanks to your donations, the doors of the Tumaini Clinic (which means "hope" in Swahili) have opened and over 660 people have been served and 85 individuals have been enrolled in the HIV program…   

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“More Than a Sexy Cause” – Blood:Water Embraces the ‘Messy’

Blood:Water Mission took on the topic of "cause fatigue" in a creative way last Friday night to an overwhelming response. "Love (as it turns out) is a Battlefield," featuring Sarah Masen, Justin Caldwell, Sandra McCracken (w/ Derek Webb), Matthew Perryman Jones, David Dark, and Donald Miller brought together a fantastic night of music, story, video, and discussion in support of Blood:Water Mission.  (story continued)

What Are You Doing This Summer?

Summer is here, and outdoor adventure campaigns for Blood:Water are kicking off! We have several groups and individuals who have participated or are currently participating in outdoor campaigns to raise funds and awareness for Blood:Water.  We'd like to highlight a few of these passionate adventure-seekers so that you can know about some of the amazing things going on all over the world to raise funds and advocate for communities in Africa. First off…

Our 2nd annual Ride:Well Bike Tour is kicking off TODAY!  The 18 cyclists will begin riding in Los Angeles, CA and, 3172 miles later, will arrive in Baltimore, MD.  Along the way, the team will stop at churches and community centers to share Blood:Water's vision and to raise funds for our water and HIV/AIDs initiatives in Africa.  The tour will also include several benefit events and/or local rides in select metropolitan areas such as Phoenix, Dallas, Nashville and Baltimore! Visit www.ridewelltour.com for more info.  There you can see if the team is coming through your town, follow each member's blog, and even send them messages along the way. 

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Jars of Clay Awarded at Doves for Blood:Water Mission Efforts in Africa

(Nashville, Tenn.) April 23, 2009 – Jars of Clay, who launched its 10th project The Long Fall Back To Earth on Tuesday and performed at a fundraiser for the African Children’s Choir with Big Kenny, Faith Hill, Third Day, Keith Urban and others last night, has long been known for its innovative, intellectual brand of rock music, but it’s equally known and respected for its humanitarian efforts, specifically those that serve the continent and people of Africa.  Tonight, live at Nashville’s Opry House during the 40th Annual GMA Dove Awards, the band was honored with the Gospel Music Channel’s “Gospel Angels Award” for its tireless efforts.
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Letters from Africa: Context

The work that I came to see is in southwest Ethiopia is in a hard but beautiful land. Our partner organization, WaterAid, was warned that the Konso Woreda was not an easy place to work and that many had failed before them, but they decided to try.  (story continued)

Campaign Profile: Bucknell University

We at Blood:Water Mission could not continue our fight in bringing relief to the injustices our African brothers and sisters face if it were not for the support and movement of people here in the U.S.  Recently we heard a story that made our hearts swell with hope, as it is a hopeful thing to see the hearts of others called to action. 
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ABC World News Highlights Blood:Water Community Clinic Effort

Fred and Milton Ochieng' named ABC World News Person(s) of the Week

The Blood:Water Mission supported Lwala clinic which is the subject of the documentary, SONS OF LWALA, will get national attention January 30, 2009 when founders Milton and Fred Ochieng’ will be named as the World News Person(s) of the Week on the ABC Nightly News. Tune in between 6:45 pm and 7 p.m, EST to catch the segment.

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