Are you looking for a way to make a difference in the world water crisis? What if you asked your friends and family to skip giving you birthday presents this year, and, instead, to give you your age in dollars to donate to a well building project? I’ll be 40 this December. (As an aside…I’m going to be 40 this December!!! I can’t wait!!!!!!) What if each of my friends gave $40 to charity:water to help with their well building projects? What if each of my family members did the same? What if those who can’t afford $40 gave $10 rather than $0? What if those who could afford it gave $100? Check out the video labeled “Last Year” from their site and let me know if you want to get on board.
Tee hee hee! I just realized I talked about charity:water last month as well. They must be high on my radar. Here’s part of the reason why. As of May, they have participated in bringing 629 wells into 11 different countries. Those countries are: Kenya, Liberia, Central African Republic, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo and India. When it’s possible and beneficial, they work with other aid organizations already in the field, for example Living Water International and Healing Hands. They’ve used $3 million to bring water to over a quarter million people. They are helping to get the work done!
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