Every time I read about or hear of organizations in Africa that actually consume something else other than its resources..or reasons for it -I'm glad. Though the knowledge of some kind of project that the band Jars of Clay intiated some time ago after them spending time there had not passed me unnoticed, I hadn't yet checked it out until today. It's really good. Here's some information below otherwise check out the website www.bloodwatermission.com
"Blood:Water Mission is a non-profit organization founded by the members of the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band, Jars of Clay, to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.
Blood:Water Mission exists to promote clean blood and clean water efforts in Africa, tangibly reducing the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic while addressing the underlying issues of poverty, injustice and oppression. Blood:Water Mission is building clean water wells, supporting medical facilities, and focusing on community and worldview transformation, both here in America and in Africa.
We recognize that numbers and statistics are hard to grasp, and that sometimes a step back is necessary to conceptualize the enormity of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Yet we also know that simply standing from a distance with arms thrown in the air is not a solution. We believe in pressing inward, in building relationships and bridges with communities in Africa. We believe in hearing personal stories and walking alongside brothers and sisters who have demonstrated strength and faith in the midst of desperate and tragic situations.
We hold fast to the conviction that we are all responsible for being good stewards of our time, our resources and our compassion in a broken world.
Every person has something to give in return for what has been received."
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