Providing a Brighter Future
for Africa's Children
As a nonprofit and charitable organization, we partner with local African charities and NGOs to provide clean water, healthcare, food, education, orphan care, and more. Every project we support helps African children and families build a healthier, more self-sufficient future.
WATER IS LIFE.
We’ve worked with partners to provide clean water across Africa for many years. Whether it’s for a school, clinic, or farm, these life-changing water projects improve health, reduce hardship, and offer hope for a better future. Thanks to our generous supporters, our work continues in 2026 and beyond.
Featured Programs
Health Care Program
Orphan Care Program
Agriculture Program
School Meal Program
Income Generation Program
Where We Work
We currently work with local organizations in these African countries: Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Our Partners
Our programs span across Africa through trusted partnerships with locally based charities and community organizations. Each partner leads projects that provide clean water, food, education, healthcare, and orphan care tailored to their communities' needs. Together, we build healthier, more self-sufficient futures.
Latest News and Impact
Empowering Futures: A Decade of Educational Support for Vulnerable Children in Chad
Aug 31, 2026
More than a decade ago, and every year since then, thanks to the supporters of Bread and Water for Africa®, we have been able to ensure that hundreds of children and youth in the impoverished sub-Saharan African country of the Republic of Chad have the opportunity to realize their fondest wish – attend school, graduate, […]
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Empowering Changes: The Community-Driven Approach of Bread and Water for Africa®
Aug 24, 2026
Sub-Saharan Africa, where Bread and Water for Africa® works in 11 countries in partnership with 21 community organizations, is known for its majestic wildlife and scenery, but tragically it can also be deadly. For example, more than one million people (primarily children under the age of 5) die from pneumonia each year. Ninety-four percent of […]
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Education Opens the Door to a Brighter Future
Aug 17, 2026
At Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage, children thrive with the essential care and support they need to unlock their full potential and achieve greatness in life. Among the specific objectives of providing adequate food, shelter, clothing, and daily care for 125 orphaned and vulnerable children and youth residing at the Watoto Wa Africa (Children of Africa) […]
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Helping Children Achieve Their Dreams: Education Opportunities in Zimbabwe
Aug 10, 2026
At Bread and Water for Africa®, we firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity for education, which is a crucial stepping stone to a brighter future, regardless of where they live. We are excited to partner with local grassroots organizations like Shinga Development Trust to create a meaningful impact in the most remote communities […]
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The Power of Education: Transforming Young Lives in Rural Zimbabwe
Aug 3, 2026
In sub-Saharan Africa, learning poverty, defined as the share of children unable to read and understand age-appropriate text by age 10, is estimated at 89 percent by the World Bank, UNESCO, and other organizations. “Zimbabwe, as many other African countries, is facing a learning crisis.” So says UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]
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Care Comes to the Village: A Mobile Clinic Transforming Lives in Malawi
Jul 21, 2026
Malawi is one of the poorest countries not just in sub-Saharan Africa, but in the world. Its population of over 21 million lives on an average of $1.77 per day. And tragically, health conditions are so bad in the country’s rural villages that the only source of medical services for these villages is 25- 50 […]
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Help Save Lives in Africa
Your gift to Bread and Water for Africa® helps provide lasting support to children, families, and communities across Africa. Through programs that expand access to clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, education, and support for orphaned and vulnerable children, your generosity helps meet urgent needs while creating opportunities for a stronger future.
Bread and Water for Africa
(opens in a new tab)Bread and Water for Africa® is a BBB-accredited charity with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency. Our mission is simple, provide a brighter future for Africa's Children! Learn more at africanrelief.org
🧡 Our work across Africa starts with the people who know their communities best.
The teachers educating the next generation. The healthcare workers caring for their neighbors. The farmers sharing their knowledge. The local leaders turning ideas into action.
On International Day for People of African Descent, we celebrate the contributions of people of African descent around the world—and we're especially grateful for the people and partners across Africa we have the privilege of working alongside. 🌍
💬 Help us celebrate them today! ...
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In Memory of Dolly Parton ❤️
Today, we join so many around the world in remembering Dolly Parton.
Beyond the music and joy she shared, Dolly believed deeply in giving back and used her success to support causes that changed lives.
Her generosity reached far beyond the stage, supporting children, education, healthcare and communities in need. At Bread and Water for Africa®, we honor a life that demonstrated the extraordinary impact of giving back.
Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all those mourning her loss. ❤️ ...
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🎓 School fees. A uniform. Transportation. A pair of shoes.
None of these things determine how much potential a student has. But without them, continuing an education can become much harder—or even impossible.
And just look at what can happen when those barriers are removed. 🧡 This young student at Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage is proudly holding her Primary School Learning Certificate—a milestone worth celebrating!
That’s why we help provide the practical support students need to stay in school and keep moving forward.
🧡 Help make more moments like this possible: africanrelief.donorsupport.co/page/FUNXDFESJJG ...
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