tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67435484601806619532011-07-31T03:03:08.322-04:00Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comBlogger461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-18576608969971190402010-07-20T07:23:00.006-04:002010-07-20T07:55:34.236-04:00

The Tipping Bucket has given Africa Water is Life 12 days, and counting down, to raise $4,850 to "tip the bucket" so World Hope International can drill a well for Zinc Camp, a village in Liberia, West Africa. $1 can make a difference. If the bucket tips before time runs out, the pledged donations are collected and the well can be drilled for the village. If we don't tip the bucket in 12 days,

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-8626775799200031492009-11-06T10:58:00.000-05:002009-11-06T10:59:25.331-05:00

…you’d better tell them.If those who follow you, look-up to you, respect you, work for you, listen to you, sacrifice for you, or dedicate their time to you, think they are unimportant–not a crucial part of the movement–than, ultimately, they will dedicate their efforts, energy and resources to another.There are three types of leaders:Leaders who forget about or choose to completely ignore their

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-65869965506935711282009-11-03T10:54:00.000-05:002009-11-03T10:54:57.892-05:00

Can One Person Change the World?

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-44594593130905104742009-10-29T10:36:00.001-04:002009-10-29T10:36:11.382-04:00

Violent gangs are targeting albinos in Tanzania, seeking a grisly prize: human albino limbs, which are thought to bring good luck, and can fetch thousands of dollars on the black market.Posted using ShareThis

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-56416243686899269112009-08-29T14:49:00.005-04:002009-08-29T14:53:28.198-04:00

AUGUST 26, 2009: SPECIAL NEW ALBUM RELEASE EVENTS ANNOUNCED!THE ELMS' brand-new album, "The Great American Midrange," releases on September 15... just days away now! TheElms.net is proud to announce that the band will perform two very special acoustic shows at Best Buy stores in Indiana on the day of release and the following day. This album's release is truly a landmark event for THE ELMS on

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-19807783607685545752009-08-26T06:10:00.003-04:002009-08-26T06:12:59.425-04:00

THE ELMS are proud to offer their assistance to a fantastic new Indiana-based organization called Africa Water Is Life, which is a community initiative working in association with World Hope International to raise awareness and funding for clean, sustainable water wells in rural African villages. Currently, 1.1 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water, and thousands die daily

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-27556353638669237022009-08-18T21:37:00.009-04:002009-08-18T21:51:04.181-04:00

Africa Water is Life will be doing a one day, in-store promotion at 13 different Starbucks locations in the Castleton, Carmel and Fishers area on Friday, August 21st. This is World Water Week and to raise awareness and funds, Africa Water is Life in conjunction with the band, The Elms, will seek to have area residents join the cause, recruit friends and give to the water crisis in Africa. Stop in

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-46905781159243072222009-08-11T08:11:00.013-04:002009-08-11T08:49:49.824-04:00

Africa Water is Life has set a goal of raising $7,000 by August 22nd so World Hope International can drill two wells which will provide clean water for those in Sierra Leone, West Africa.On average $5 can provide water for a child or an adult. Currently, If every member would just give $25 during this week, we can provide two wells. That's over 1,400 people we can help receive clean water. Forget

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-34873455742753355782009-08-04T17:36:00.006-04:002009-08-04T17:42:20.249-04:00

“Seeing on tv, pictures, print is different. Being here and witnessing this is just unbelievable. The wells . . . . . watching the well process and then see people get clean water for the first time was breath taking. Oh how I take for granted a simple need. Where I live is so far beyond what people have here. We went to a village, a few villages where we were able to see where they get

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-70632681273137298412009-08-04T06:50:00.007-04:002009-08-04T07:03:26.856-04:00

Stop by and see us at the Africa Water is Life booth during the Marion Classic on Aug 22nd where the Top prize is $15,000 for Indiana's first NRC race.The best cyclists from the best teams in the United States will again be racing in Marion, Indiana, only this time there is a national points series on the line. USA Cycling accepted the Marion Classic to join the elite 34 events that make up the

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-592169157423013732009-08-01T07:15:00.004-04:002009-08-01T07:21:26.920-04:00

What does the Dave Matthews Band and Africa Water is Life have in common? Come to the Verizon Wireless Music Center this afternoon to find out.

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-69910836022860878002009-07-27T06:55:00.004-04:002009-07-27T07:00:21.268-04:00

Africa Water is Life's Amie LoPresti was invited & is attending the Global Water Challenge launch party today.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-29803303670494680072009-07-18T07:05:00.005-04:002009-07-18T07:13:07.178-04:00

Africa Water is Life recently launched it's new website and now has a online shopping cart so you can purchase merchandise to spread awareness and also help World Hope International drill wells to provide clean water for those in Africa. Checkout the website.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-38239587248283570642009-06-24T16:22:00.010-04:002009-06-24T16:30:45.633-04:00

- Get your Text Coupon- Then join us downtown Indy  at the Old Spaghetti Factory  210 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN‎ (317) 635-6325‎   Wed, 24th at 6 p.m.  Let's eat,  raise awareness & funds for AFRICA, where WATER IS LIFE

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-39104271705617164192009-06-23T22:34:00.014-04:002009-06-23T22:45:13.285-04:00

Get your text couponThen join us downtown Indyat the Old Spaghetti Factory Wed, 24th at 6 p.m. Where else can you eat to raise funds?

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-39318423715431057852009-06-06T06:09:00.013-04:002009-06-06T09:46:42.908-04:00

Check out Africa Water is Life's (AWIL) new website which was launched last night by Boost Media Entertainment.Thanks to all the hard work of the guys at Boost, the AWIL launched in time to allow Indianapolis and the surrounding communities to be able to take advantage of the Old Spaghetti Factory's offer (OSF) until June 30th.Thanks also goes to everyone at Skoop for making the connections and

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-611496427830240402009-06-04T07:15:00.011-04:002009-06-04T07:41:39.762-04:00

Support the "Africa Water is Life" (AWIL) campaign by having everyone you know opt into this mobile campaign and join us at the Old Spaghetti Factory by June 30th. The more people that opt in, the more awareness & money we will raise to save lives by providing clean water. It's never been so easier to make a difference... So please help build this effort by forwarding the text & coupons to

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-74656651258404948342009-05-27T07:22:00.004-04:002009-05-27T07:31:19.818-04:00

Join us in supporting the Clean Water for Africa Campaign by having everyone you know opt into this mobile campaign. The more people that opt in, the more awareness & money we will raise to save lives by providing clean water. In the Indianapolis area, from your mobile phone text the word “Water” to 75667. You will receive no more than 6 valuable coupons per month from local merchants who support

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-47928395613164248882009-05-06T19:51:00.001-04:002009-05-06T19:53:12.107-04:00

Join others in supporting the "Africa Water is Life" mobile campaign. Take your cell ph out, text To: 75667, and type the message “Water”, & hit send. You will receive no more than 6 valuable coupons/month from the local merchant supporting the campaign. During May show your mobile coupon to Spaghetti Factory & they will donate 10% of your Total Bill to this cause.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-24417706489943967782009-05-06T10:33:00.005-04:002009-05-06T10:39:32.130-04:00

During the celebratory event at the Washington DC Harbor on May 22nd, there will be a demonstration of a perfected lifesaving technology that eradicates water-borne disease. One of the foundation's SOS Mobile Water Treatment Plants will decontaminate and cleanse several gallons of the Potomac River water for consumption by its distinguished guests. The SOS Mobile Water Treatment Plants are just

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-62588456889376944182009-05-05T20:59:00.002-04:002009-05-05T21:01:25.289-04:00

"We want to grow a lot, to send tens of millions of dollars from this business over to Africa," Peterson said. Ricky Skaggs, one of zao's friends and passionate supporters, has been nominated for a Country Music Television award in the Collaborative Video of the Year category. The winners of the award will be donating their winnings to a charity of their choice. Ricky has chosen zao for his

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-84219580070095302072009-05-01T17:19:00.002-04:002009-05-01T17:23:49.095-04:00

Aveda Walk for Water Aveda on Earth Day to help raise money for clean water rights for all people. Aveda will be hosting more than 100 walks worldwide to more than $3 million for clean water rights. Each walk is 6K- the average distance women in developing countries walk each day for clean water. All are welcome to join the Naples Walk to support Earth Day! Article Read more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-28054305425747974002009-04-30T08:57:00.009-04:002009-04-30T09:09:58.290-04:00

Read artilce about the $20 bottles of waterLearn more about Saks Fifth Avenue partnering with Charity Water

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-26034514730807665552009-04-29T22:23:00.006-04:002009-04-29T22:27:51.456-04:00

The third initiative, the Nestle Prize in Creating Shared Value that is to be awarded every two years, provides financial support of up to US$461,000 to individuals, NGOs, or small enterprises offering innovative solutions to nutritional deficiencies, access to clean water, or progress in rural development.  Continue Reading

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-82831596650214123142009-04-29T15:10:00.001-04:002009-04-29T15:10:52.989-04:00

Testing ping.fm. Admin for social networking.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-63526952812702277912009-04-17T17:31:00.004-04:002009-04-23T14:47:38.332-04:00

Chris Tomlin is partnering with Bloodwatermission to help provide clean water to African villages. Read more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-51596598070906360632009-04-15T15:46:00.003-04:002009-04-15T15:50:11.831-04:00

Justin Timberlake wants the world to know how committed he is to bringing awareness about the water crisis we’re in. Read more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-43684557368708265402009-04-13T22:50:00.008-04:002009-04-13T22:59:52.236-04:00

The IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre has received a US $22 million (€ 16.1 million) grant over six years to pilot the Sustainable Service at Scale ("Triple S") project. Triple S is a multi-country learning initiative to improve rural water service delivery by moving from project based, one-off construction of water systems to delivering indefinitely sustainable rural water services

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-54024766191664071522009-04-13T16:27:00.002-04:002009-04-13T16:30:56.847-04:00

The company is launching The Aveda Walk for Water, which takes aim at the one billion people around the world who lack access to clean water. Carried out locally by Aveda salons and spas over the month of April, the walk will raise funds for local organizations working on water issues. It is expected to be held in more than 50 cities, and employees, customers and guests will each walk six

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-21410943440366971862009-04-07T08:25:00.006-04:002009-04-07T08:31:55.715-04:00

The personal LifeStraw is portable and looks very much like an ordinary straw. It hangs around the neck, and Mikkel Vestergaard-Frandsen says you can drink water from any source without getting sick, Read more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-82949815418360772752009-04-06T10:28:00.006-04:002009-04-06T10:31:53.179-04:00

.......Second, PepsiCo is committed to increasing access to clean water around the world, working with communities as well as nonprofit, academic, scientific and industry organizations. Read more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-14741352843950260682009-04-01T06:50:00.004-04:002009-04-01T06:59:25.924-04:00

The Coca-Cola Company has committed US $30MM over the next six years to provide access to safe drinking water to communities throughout Africa through its Replenish Africa Initiative (RAIN). Learn more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-44894402275805338592009-03-25T09:09:00.005-04:002009-03-25T09:15:54.681-04:00

Twitter quenches the world’s clean water crisis. Learn more about the twestivals

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-61587872090335276152009-03-23T16:28:00.003-04:002009-03-23T16:34:38.896-04:00

Amie LoPresti has been helping her community provide clean water to Sierra Leone. Learn how you can join her in this effort. Read atGeist.com.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-39844442895405570152009-03-19T12:36:00.004-04:002009-03-19T12:46:35.073-04:00

USAID and Rotary Clubs Join to Provide Clean Water and Improved Sanitation Worldwide. Collaboration merges Rotary's grassroots strength with agency's technical expertise... Learn more

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-72856218079311448012009-03-14T11:57:00.019-04:002009-03-15T09:48:01.429-04:00

Fishers Rotary Club, Heartland Church in Indianapolis and WHI partner to bring 100 wells to Sierra Leone!Learn more:

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-6012657943733980662009-03-04T19:54:00.006-05:002009-03-04T20:49:41.530-05:00

Find out why people are more willing to help a single individual more than many in this Newsweek article.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-21563416771918532082009-03-04T19:37:00.011-05:002009-03-04T20:26:14.452-05:00

Access to water and sanitation is limited in Sierra Leone. Over 3.5 million people lack adequate access to clean water, which means they use less than five liters per day way short of the United Nations expectation that at the very minimum everyone needs at least twenty liters of clean water per day to lead a healthy and productive life. Majority of Sierra Leoneans are living on less than two

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-17490092109028560552009-02-24T12:57:00.002-05:002009-02-24T13:39:36.378-05:00

"There is a continent - AFRICA - being consumed by flames. I truly believe that when the history books are written, our age will be remembered for three things: the war on terror, the digital revolution, and what we did - or did not do - to put the fire out in Africa. History, like God, is watching what we do...." Bono (from his book On the Move.)The fire in Africa is the insurmountable obstacle

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-39299885447154491212009-02-22T20:48:00.003-05:002009-02-22T21:04:55.689-05:00

I will never forget the people of Sierra Leone. I will never forget the faces of happy people getting clean drinking water for the first time. The sounds of singing, laughing, crying, screaming, cheering and praising the Lord. What an amazing experience. My heart was overwhelmed with joy for these people. Also deeply saddened for all the villages that still lack clean drinking water. I will

Jenn Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07228231027096882453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-72068680788553877412009-02-11T22:00:00.003-05:002009-02-11T22:22:29.821-05:00

I am a first time blogger. I feel compelled to share my story because the people of Sierra Leone have changed my life. One thing I know is that creating awareness for these people is crucial. This year 1.8 million people will die of waterborne disease. Waterborne disease can be caused by protozoa, viruses, bacteria, and intestinal parasites.There are 6,500 people dying each day, let me say

Jenn Jennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07228231027096882453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-82914471995919485702009-02-10T11:17:00.004-05:002009-02-10T21:34:14.091-05:00

Water is something to be celebrated. It is more valuable than oil, more precious than gold. It is the essential ingredient of our life, our culture, our history and our future. Water is essential for life. 1.1 Billion people in the world do not have access to clean water. That is one in six of us. In January and November of last year, I was lucky enough to see this for myself by traveling to West

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-50846647273321293942009-02-09T10:49:00.003-05:002009-02-09T11:26:16.317-05:00

Fishers and the surrounding community is on fire for giving clean water to the people of Sierra Leone, West Africa. On Saturday, February 14th at 10:00am at the Starbucks on E. 96th/Lantern Road we will meet to discuss how to make this campaign personal. If you have a passion for giving back to those less fortunate, come see how you can help and be a part of bringing 100 wells to Sierra Leone in

Sierra Leone Trip #2http://www.blogger.com/profile/01566624233608868850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-17536467422922500392009-02-02T06:57:00.004-05:002009-02-02T07:19:17.959-05:00

Check out the Indy Star Article on Water is Life and utilize the share button below to spread the news.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-68215367754093974372009-01-18T22:02:00.002-05:002009-01-18T22:07:17.519-05:00

World Hope Live newsletter provides a one year update on the Water is Life Campaign. It is hard to believe one year ago we were just returning from Sierra Leone Africa. Find out more: http://www.worldhope.org/pdf/whi_nl_winter2009.pdf . Check out the great photos.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6743548460180661953.post-44959873245524541832009-01-08T12:00:00.004-05:002009-01-08T18:53:39.761-05:00

Sat., Jan 10th at 9:30 am, a group of us are meeting to plan for 2009. The last few years have been preparing and laying the groundwork for this. We are primed and ready to start pumping out life for those in Africa, especially Sierra Leone. Come join us. We are meeting at the Heartland Church this weekend.

Community Engagementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00151997038262451293noreply@blogger.com