Organization Snapshot: Blood:Water Mission
Blood:Water Mission’s identity is that of an organization committed to partnering with Africa to end the HIV/Aids and water crisis. This fall as many volunteers are heading back to school or starting a new educational journey Blood:Water starts their Back To School campaign which aims to get 3,000 African students back in the classroom. We are excited to feature this organization our Snapshot Blog!
Why Blood:Water Mission?
Blood:Water is committed to making change in the world. Their organization acts as an equipping agency by partnering with other African grassroots organization to end the HIV/AIDS and water crisis. Their team was founded by Jena Nardella when she was a college student alongside the band Jars of Clay.
What makes Blood:Water Mission different?
Blood:Water Mission has a defined DNA. They are committed and passionate about community, responsibility for the way they live, integrity, dignity, and teachability. Recognizing these qualities allows them to act as a grassroots organization, engaging with communities and local change-agents around the world. One of the reasons that we love Blood:Water is because of their creativity. From their website, “We are made of lemonade stands, high school benefit concerts, families who give up Christmas presents, mustache growing contests and 5k races. We are made of village communities, tippy taps, hygiene soccer tournaments, university concerts, and woven basket sales. This is the heart of who we are.”
Tell me more about the Back To School campaign!
Blood:Water is working in three main regions of Africa: Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda. One thing that these countries have in common is the lack of clean water. Because of this children just don’t have the time or ability to attend school because they are responsible for fetching water for their families, often trekking 1-2 miles. By providing clean water for a community children can spend more time in school and less time trekking for water. $25.oo will provide water for one child and allows them to stay in school and build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
How can you get involved with Blood:Water Mission?
Find out by watching the video below!
KNOW LOVE ACT from Blood:Water Mission on Vimeo.
Get to know the organization better by visiting their website, liking them on Facebook or following them on Twitter.
