Tag Archives: clean water

How a water well helps open the door to education

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Samuel Mochona in Causes

How a water well opens the door to education | World Vision Blog

We know that access to clean water can help improve the overall health of an entire community. But how does it help children — particularly girls — to stay in school and receive an education? Read what happened in the village of Ganjure Chicho, Ethiopia, to find out....

Handwashing: The greatest medical invention of all time

Posted on October 15, 2012 by James Addis in Causes

Today, believe it or not, is Global Handwashing Day. I appreciate there are a ton of these kinds of days, and it’s sometimes tough to get excited about them all. So far this month we’ve had World Habitat Day, International Day of Older Persons, International Day of Non-Violence, World Teachers Day, World Post Day, World Mental Health Day, International Day of the Girl Child, World Sight Day, International Day for Disaster Reduction, and International Day of Rural Women. Phew! What a list — and we’re only halfway through the month. One would have to be a saint to get passionate about them all. On the other hand, commemorative days can focus attention on what might easily be a vital yet...

Shining example: The shoeshine stand that delivers clean water

Posted on May 21, 2012 by James Addis in Stories

Leon McLaughlin’s story might make a script for a feel-good kids’ movie. The plot goes like this: A humble shoeshine man operates from a stand in an important city building. As he shines the shoes of top city officials and business people, he shares his passion for bringing clean water to children around the world....

Uganda: Visible progress for children

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Kathryn Reid in Causes, Conversations

Uganda is one of 16 poor countries that are considered “trailblazers” for the progress they’ve made toward eliminating poverty and improving health. The nation is on track to meet at least half of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals by 2015. Progress is hard-won, but encouraging. Here are some accomplishments to celebrate....

Mauritania: Making the Triangle of Poverty a Triangle of Hope

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jonathan Bundu in Disaster Relief

Traveling across West Africa, World Vision communications manager Jonathan Bundu is collecting stories of women and children impacted by the current drought and food crisis. Below are reflections from his time in Mauritania, in a region called the Triangle of Poverty. * * *...