Thanks to the supporters of Bread and Water for Africa®, our most recent water well project was completed in Ethiopia. Thanks to all of you , as well one particularly generous supporter, Joseph Grush and his granddaughter, Alexis, more than 160 households in the rural...
Water Well Update
This past June, we organized our very first 5K run to fundraise for a water well in Kombolcha, Ethiopia. We are happy to announce that the water well, after months of geological surveys and site adjustments, is finished! Ethiopia was gripped in a devastating drought...
“Woha (Water) for Kombolcha” 5K Run/Walk!
A serious drought is having “immense impact” on people’s lives and livelihoods in Ethiopia, stated a United Nation Emergency Relief Coordinator who visited the country in January. The UN News Service reported that Ethiopian farmers are “still living on the brink…and...
Thanksgiving is a much different experience for everyone
Every year on the fourth Thursday of November millions of Americans across the United States gather with their families and friends for a huge turkey dinner with all the trimmings and giving thanks for all the blessings they have received in life. In sub-Saharan...
Empowering Africa’s Children Through Books and Education
While we strive to ensure African children have proper nutrition and access to clean water, we also realize they will likely not get far in life without an education. To that end, Bread and Water for Africa® has partnered with Books for Africa for years to ship books...
Help Us Provide Life-Saving Water to Sierra Leone
Clean and safe water is such a scarce resource for so many, including in Sierra Leone. Mothers, children, the sick, and indeed entire communities suffer from inadequate and unhealthy water in far too many communities of Sierra Leone. That’s why this month, with our...
Promoting Literacy, and More, in Ethiopia
For a student to excel in any subject, they first must master the skill of reading – which, of course, requires books, lots and lots of books. That is why this month Bread and Water for Africa® is shipping a 40-foot container full of books (estimated at 22,000) to...
Empowering Africa’s Children Through Books and Education
While we strive to ensure African children have proper nutrition and access to clean water, we also realize they will likely not get far in life without an education. To that end, Bread and Water for Africa® has partnered with Books for Africa to ship a 40-foot...
Haramaya Health Center/Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital
Local Partner: Haramaya Health Center/Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital Local Partner Director: Professor Augustin Sesay Area Served: Eastern Ethiopia Program Goal: To provide an exceptional education and educational opportunities to Kenyan children. Program...
Haramaya Health Center/Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital
Local Partner: Haramaya Health Center/Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital Program Director: Professor Augustin Sesay Area Served: Eastern Ethiopia Program Goal: To provide health care services to the people living in and near the village of Baite where there is...
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the only African country to never have been colonized, though it was briefly occupied by Italy during part of WWII. Ethiopia has been a leader in joining the United Nations, supporting the decolonization of Africa and establishing the Organization of...