July 1, 1962
Independence Day, Burundi
July 2, 2005
Ten simultaneous Live 8 concerts are held to raise awareness about African poverty and debt relief
July 5, 1962
Independence Day, Algeria
July 6, 1964
Independence Day, Malawi
July 6, 1975
Independence Day, Comoros
July 13, 1985
The Live Aid concert succeeds in raising millions of dollars toward combating famine in Ethiopia
July 26, 1847
Liberia adopts its Declaration of Independence
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...
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...
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...
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...