Blood:Water Mission

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Blood:Water Mission is a non-profit organization founded by the members of the Christian band Jars of Clay, 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. The goal of Blood:Water Mission is to build clean water wells, support medical facilities, and focus on community and worldview transformation in America and Africa.

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[edit] History

The organization was founded by Jars of Clay's lead singer Dan Haseltine after a 2002 visit to Africa.

Within the first three months of work, Blood:Water Mission began 42 new water projects in eight different African countries, providing clean water for 37,000 Africans[citation needed]. It also helped fund a new hospice focused on HIV/AIDS care in Cape Town, South Africa. [1]

[edit] 1000 Wells Project

Logo of the 1000 Wells Project
Logo of the 1000 Wells Project

The 1000 Wells Project is Blood:Water Mission's main project, which calls individuals in the United States to donate one dollar each for Africa.

Jars of Clay and other artists (Christopher Williams, Derek Webb) have been raising funds for the 1000 Wells Project during their concerts since 2005.

Ugandan girl at a well funded by Blood:Water Mission
Ugandan girl at a well funded by Blood:Water Mission

The 1000 Wells Project is building 1000 wells and clean water projects in 1000 African communities[citation needed].

With the September 2006 release of their newest album, Good Monsters, Jars of Clay has partnered with The Global Water Challenge and the Coca Cola Company to donate $1.00 for each of the first 100,000 copies of Good Monsters sold. The plan to donate the funds raised toward the provision of clean water in Africa. [2]

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[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ Jocelyn C. Green (September 2005). On a [Blood:Water Mission]. Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
  2. ^ Press Release. Jars of Clay and Global Water Challenge Partner to Bring Safe Water to Africa. Blood:Water Mission.

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