The movement for clean water
Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” Those that live in the United States often do not think twice about the source of their water or whether it is safe to bathe in or drink. It is a luxury that billions of people worldwide do not know, an […]
Did you think the Salvation Army was just a thrift store?
For a long time, I only knew The Salvation Army for the thrift stores and the bell ringers that we see around the holidays.
How your office can protect water this World Water Day
When I need water, all I need to do is turn on a tap, but all of us with this privilege must remember: water is essential to life, yet it is not equally accessible.
How Oxfam America is tackling the consequences of COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, one thing is becoming clearer – COVID-19 is threatening far more than global health alone. But what areas are being impacted?
How Helen Keller International safeguards the most vulnerable in the face of crisis
Everybody, everywhere, is embracing the “new normal” and nonprofit organizations are no exception, especially those dedicated to improving public health among vulnerable communities in the United States and other countries around the world.
Water For People: Healing communities with safe hygiene
Our hands are made for playing, dancing, writing, building … not spreading germs! As the COVID-19 pandemic brings the world to a screeching halt, attentive handwashing must take center stage in our daily lives.
Why you should hike 200 flights of stairs this April
If you’re like me, you aren’t even close to accomplishing your new year’s resolutions yet. True, we are only one month in to 2020, so there’s still plenty of time. But, if you resolved to increase your physical fitness and make the world a better place, then boy – do I have a great idea […]
How Water For People ensures volunteer help is truly helpful
When I was in high school, I went on a few international volunteer trips. For one of the trips, our team joined with youth from around the U.S. to help build a school in Mexico. Another trip was to Romania, where we volunteered at orphanages and contributed to a few construction projects. These experiences were […]
