Bread and Water for Africa - African Charity - Providing a brighter future for African children


	Health Care We provided $34,750.00 in cash grants and $6,220,122.00 worth of material donations of medicine, medical equipment, and hygiene items to our partners in FY 2010 more... Food Security and Agriculture We provided $51,000.00 in cash grants for food security and agricultural in FY 2010. more... Education and Vocational Training In FY 2010 we provided $48,750.00 cash grants and $20,477.00 valued in-kind items including school supplies, school furniture, and other educational materials. more... Orphan Care In FY 2010 we provided $71,000.00 in cash grants and $1,427.03 valued in-kind items to orphan-care programs. more... Clean Water Supporting programs that provide access to clean water and educate on the importance of clean water in disease prevention. more...

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12 Years of Good Works

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What We Have Accomplished Together

With your generosity, our major accomplishments with our African Partners include:

The construction of a water pipeline serving over 30,000 residents in rural districts of Uganda
Construction and operation of nine Maternal Health and Under-Five clinics in rural Sierra Leone
The construction of twelve clean water wells for communities in Kenya, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Mozambique
The construction and operation of three orphan care programs in Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia
The construction of six primary schools in Kenya, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Zambia and Zimbabwe
The creation and support of women's literacy programs in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe
The creation and support of agriculture self-sufficiency programs cultivating over 1,000 acres of land total in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Sierra Leone and Uganda
The creation of a computer training center in rural Ethiopia
The construction of the Kipkeino School, Eldoret, Kenya

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Meet Reverend Francis A. M. Mambu Giving, Not Receiving -- A Key to Happiness

The most compelling thing one would notice about Reverend Mambu when meeting him for the first time is easily his warm smile. A smile that reveals nothing of the horrors and hardships he has witnessed and endured with his fellow Sierra Leoneans over the past decades.

Many are familiar with the notorious civil war that broke out in Sierra Leone during the early 1990s. Although the war technically ‘ended’ in 2002, the consequences for the Sierra Leoneans affect their livelihoods until this day.

Tracking Your Support

Several weeks ago we asked for your support during this especially tragic time for the people of Africa. Though we could not prevent the drought – you recognized that your support CAN STOP THE FAMINE it had caused. Thanks to your generous donations,
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A Vision of Hell

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The Worst Drought in 60 Years

This past weekend the Bread and Water for Africa® headquarters located just outside of Washington, DC experienced nearly 6 inches of rain from Hurricane Irene. In sad irony, the Horn of Africa continues to experience the worst drought in 60 years triggering a full and official famine effecting over 11 million people. Read More...

Kenya’s Food Crisis: A Right Unfulfilled

We often tell you about the ongoing efforts of our local partners to put your donations and support to impactful use in their communities through projects and services. Today, we tell you of the context and challenges facing our partners every day. Today, Kenya is currently facing a drastic drought causing extreme damage to food security for the people of the country. The drought has set off a series of chain reactions in the Kenyan food system and economic state.

Creating a Flourishing and Vibrant Society with Adequate Healthcare

With more than 50% of Africans lacking access to modern healthcare facilities, the need for improvements in infrastructure and greater funding is clear. Sub-Saharan Africans spend an average of $106 per year on healthcare, meaning that those who do have access to care are still largely under-served.
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Clean Water Transforms a Community

Several years ago 4,000 people in Nyahuka, Uganda all shared two springs as their only safe source of drinking water. Today, the town population has increased to 15,000 and thanks to Bread and Water for Africa^® supported programs, 120 water taps have been installed to provide clean and safe water for the community and surrounding villages!

Bread and Water for Africa® is proud to be recognized by:

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