Providing a Brighter Future
for Africa's Children
As a nonprofit and charitable organization, we partner with local African charities and NGOs to provide clean water, healthcare, food, education, orphan care, and more. Every project we support helps African children and families build a healthier, more self-sufficient future.
WATER IS LIFE.
We’ve worked with partners to provide clean water across Africa for many years. Whether it’s for a school, clinic, or farm, these life-changing water projects improve health, reduce hardship, and offer hope for a better future. Thanks to our generous supporters, our work continues in 2026 and beyond.
Featured Programs
Health Care Program
Orphan Care Program
Agriculture Program
School Meal Program
Income Generation Program
Where We Work
We currently work with local organizations in these African countries: Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Our Partners
Our programs span across Africa through trusted partnerships with locally based charities and community organizations. Each partner leads projects that provide clean water, food, education, healthcare, and orphan care tailored to their communities' needs. Together, we build healthier, more self-sufficient futures.
Latest News and Impact
When Ebola Threatens, Hope Must Reach the Forgotten First
Jul 6, 2026
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) says confirmed Ebola cases in the country have reached 1,307 and include 377 deaths, Al Jazeera reported on June 30, 2026. And the World Health Organization’s African Region reports: “The Democratic Republic of the Congo is responding to an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the […]
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What a Rewarding Journey It’s Been – Dave Frank’s 30 Years at Christian Relief Services
Jun 23, 2026
When Dave Frank started working at Christian Relief Services, he did not know he would be working for 30+ years. That journey began in the summer of 1995 when Dave was offered a job by a friend who operated a carpet business in partnership with Christian Relief Services, which operated out of the Christian Relief […]
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Ethiopia in Poverty: Why the Rate is Rising & How to Help
Jun 18, 2026
Ethiopia, in poverty, is no longer a distant concern. After years of improvement, the country is now experiencing a severe reversal that threatens millions of lives. Recent findings from the World Bank show that Ethiopia’s poverty rate is projected to reach 43% in 2025, marking a significant shift away from the progress the nation once […]
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Growing Hope, Nourishing Futures
Jun 16, 2026
For vulnerable children and rural families across Africa, self-sustainability is more than a goal — it is a pathway to better nutrition, stronger livelihoods, and lasting hope. Through Bread and Water for Africa®’s support, partners in Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Malawi, and Sierra Leone are using fish farming, vegetable gardens, dairy production, drip irrigation, and […]
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A Poultry Initiative Built to Thrive Long After the Gift Is Given!
Jun 8, 2026
At Bread and Water for Africa®, our primary mission is to empower our community partners to create meaningful projects that not only address immediate needs but also establish sustainable practices for the future. We work closely with local grassroots organizations to help them envision innovative solutions tailored to their specific contexts, implement them effectively, and […]
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From Despair to Dignity: The Miracle of Clean Water in The DR Congo
Jun 1, 2026
What began as an urgent appeal in January has become a life-changing reality for 5,780 men, women, and children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Thanks to the generosity of Bread and Water for Africa® supporters, six new wells have been completed in some of the most underserved communities of Bikoro Territory, providing families […]
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Bread and Water for Africa
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is once again responding to an Ebola outbreak, with more than 1,300 confirmed cases and 377 lives lost. Tragically, there is currently no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo strain causing this outbreak.
While the outbreak is centered in northeastern DR Congo, our concern is for the remote communities we serve in Bikoro Province—where access to healthcare is already limited Together with our local partnerTechnologies Appropriées pour le Congo/TAC asbl, we're helping bring healthcare directly to some of the country's most isolated communities through mobile clinics that provide medical consultations, maternal care, malaria treatment, vaccinations, and essential medicines.
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🌍 World Rural Development Day
Nearly half of the world's population lives in rural communities, where access to healthcare, education, clean water, and other essential services can be limited.
That's why Bread and Water for Africa® partners with local organizations like Rural Youth Development Organization–Sierra Leone (RYDO-SL) to help bring critical healthcare closer to the people who need it most.
Together, we're helping strengthen rural health centers, support mobile clinics, and provide essential medicines and medical supplies so families don't have to face long journeys or go without care.
When rural communities have the resources they need, families are healthier, livelihoods are stronger, and brighter futures become possible.
🌍 On this World Rural Development Day, we're proud to stand alongside partners like RYDO-SL who are creating lasting change in their own communities. ... See MoreSee Less
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Across the world, every community hopes for the same things: healthy children, opportunities to learn, safe access to water, and the chance to build a brighter future.
As we celebrate Independence Day, we're grateful to everyone who helps make those opportunities possible alongside our partners across Africa.
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After more than 30 years of service, Bread and Water for Africa® and Christian Relief Services are proud to celebrate the retirement of Dave Frank.
For three decades, Dave worked behind the scenes to help ensure life-changing aid reached the people who needed it most. From coordinating shipments of medical equipment and supplies to supporting programs serving communities across Africa, Appalachia, and Indian Country, Dave helped turn generosity into impact.
His work was never just about moving boxes—it was about helping hospitals receive critical medical equipment, strengthening communities, and ensuring humanitarian aid reached those who needed it most.
Countless lives have been touched by the aid, supplies, and support delivered through Dave's dedication and hard work. We are deeply grateful for his more than 30 years of faithful service and the lasting impact he has made around the world.
Please join us in celebrating Dave's incredible legacy by leaving a message of congratulations or appreciation in the comments below! 🎉
Read more about Dave's journey:
africanrelief.org/what-a-rewarding-journey-its-been-dave-franks-30-years-at-christian-relief-serv...
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🌾 In Sierra Leone, farming is often the primary source of food and income for families—but many women and youth lack access to the training, resources, and support needed to turn farming into a reliable livelihood.
That's why Bread and Water for Africa® supports two agricultural training programs, Faith Healing Development Organization (FHDO) and Rural Youth Development Organization-Sierra Leone (RYDO-SL). Through these programs, participants receive training in farming, business, and management skills, along with the tools and materials needed to put those lessons into practice.
By helping women and youth build agricultural knowledge and create new economic opportunities, these programs are strengthening food security and fostering long-term self-reliance. 🌽🥕🍎
Over the past week, we've shared stories from Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Sierra Leone—all demonstrating how food self-sustainability can nourish children, empower communities, and create brighter futures.
Your support helps make these programs possible. ❤️ Help us continue investing in food security, agricultural education, and sustainable livelihoods across Africa.
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🥬 Last year, Lerato Children's Home in Zimbabwe reported no cases of malnutrition among children in its care.
The Home maintains nutritional gardens and uses drip irrigation to grow vegetables that are incorporated into daily meals. According to staff, the produce helps improve food security and reduce the risk of malnutrition and nutrition-related illnesses among the children.
The impact is visible. One social worker shared that three newly placed children who arrived undernourished gained significant weight and no longer showed signs of malnutrition after receiving consistent nutritional support.
Sometimes food self-sustainability looks like a garden. Sometimes it looks like a child getting the nutrition they need. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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