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Nazigo Project Complete

Posted by Steve Hall on April 21

Thank you, Enloe High School Interact Club in North Carolina, for bringing safe water to Nazigo Demonstration School! Our implementing partner, the Ugandan Water Project, erected a 10,000-liter polyethylene tank on a base made of brick, hardcore, and cement. Once cured, the crew placed the tank on the base, created an overflow hole at the top of the structure, and attached a pipe to it that extends six inches beyond the perimeter of the base. Crew members also attached face boards to the roof of the building adjacent to the tank to create a suitable surface for attaching gutters that will […]

Shakopee SUN Club Walks for Water

Posted by Emilee Vizenor on April 15

Shakopee High School’s dedicated SUN (Students Understanding Nature) Club members are making impactful waves with their innovative environmental projects! One club member, H2O for Life High School Fellowship Program student Alex Chanthalinh, is raising awareness about the global water crisis and fostering empathy among participants by having them walk one mile while carrying gallons of water. “Through the SUN Club, the Environmental Solutions class, and my H2O For Life Fellowship, I have been organizing a Walk for Water event at my school by meeting with other clubs and classes to teach them about the global water crisis and to build empathy,” said Alex. “A Walk For […]

CAK Walk for Water

Posted by Steve Hall on March 31

As the video captures the laughter and determination of the Christian Academy of Knoxville students, it mirrors the joy found in the classrooms of Nasaruni. Through this partnership, the students of Knoxville, TN proved that you don’t have to cross an ocean to change a life—you just have to start walking. Because of their strides, the girls at Nasaruni Academy in Kenya can now spend less time worrying about basic needs and more time dreaming about the future. While the CAK students walked, the vision for Nasaruni Academy was clear. In Kenya, the school serves as a sanctuary for Maasai […]

Penny Wars at Jackson Middle School

Posted by Steve Hall on March 25

The atmosphere in the Jackson Middle School lobby was electric, but instead of the usual pre-bell chaos, there was a sense of shared purpose. For the past few weeks, the “Penny War” challenge had transformed the Minnesota school into a hub of collective giving, all aimed at a single goal: funding a new well in South Sudan. The fundraiser relied on a simple, engaging system to encourage participation: – Collection Jars: Each classroom had a designated station to pool their donations. – Positive Points: Every penny and dollar bill added directly to a class’s contribution total. – Friendly Hurdles: Silver […]

Lydia Middleton Candy Grams

Posted by Steve Hall on March 10

It started with a simple, jarring realization in the classroom at Lydia Middleton Elementary School: water isn’t a given for everyone. After reading A Long Walk to Water, the reality of the global water crisis shifted from a distant statistic to a personal mission for a dedicated group of students. Driven by a sense of justice, the students didn’t just want to talk about the problem—they wanted to solve it. Their motivation was captured in their own words: – “It is not fair for some people because you need to have water!” – “Water is a necessity, and we can help […]

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