More than a decade ago, and every year since then, thanks to the supporters of Bread and Water for Africa®, we have been able to ensure that hundreds of children and youth in the impoverished sub-Saharan African country of the Republic of Chad have the opportunity to...
Sub-Saharan Africa, where Bread and Water for Africa® works in 11 countries in partnership with 21 community organizations, is known for its majestic wildlife and scenery, but tragically it can also be deadly. For example, more than one million people (primarily...
At Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage, children thrive with the essential care and support they need to unlock their full potential and achieve greatness in life. Among the specific objectives of providing adequate food, shelter, clothing, and daily care for 125...
At Bread and Water for Africa®, we firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity for education, which is a crucial stepping stone to a brighter future, regardless of where they live. We are excited to partner with local grassroots organizations like Shinga...
In sub-Saharan Africa, learning poverty, defined as the share of children unable to read and understand age-appropriate text by age 10, is estimated at 89 percent by the World Bank, UNESCO, and other organizations. “Zimbabwe, as many other African countries, is facing...
Malawi is one of the poorest countries not just in sub-Saharan Africa, but in the world. Its population of over 21 million lives on an average of $1.77 per day. And tragically, health conditions are so bad in the country’s rural villages that the only source of...
In 2025, Bread and Water for Africa® provided support for healthcare programs at 70 medical facilities and mobile clinic operations in Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, and Sierra Leone, serving more than 114,000 individuals – many infants...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...