The generous contributions received through the State Employees Combined Charitable Campaign have enabled Bread & Water for Africa® to accomplish great things for and with African people. Important projects such as the construction of wells, schools and clinics are now completed because of your designation.

We wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who designated Bread and Water for Africa® to receive their State Employees contributions.

Frequently asked Questions:

What is Bread & Water for Africa's® administrative and fundraising expense percentage?
For our Fiscal Year 2010, our administrative and fundraising percentage was just .5%.

What percentage of Bread & Water for Africa's® funds go directly to programs?
For our Fiscal Year 2010, 99.5% of all Bread & Water for Africa's® funds went directly to programs.

Does Bread & Water for Africa® provide relief or development assistance to African people?
Bread & Water for Africa® is committed to long-term development. Our funding and support goes to programs which give people the opportunity to reach self-sufficiency, be healthy and gain an education. In rare circumstances where disasters occur near our existing program sites, Bread & Water for Africa® may respond to the needs with funding for relief efforts, but our overall mission is for development and not relief.

Why is Bread & Water for Africa® different from other organizations helping Africa?
Bread & Water for Africa® does not send staff to Africa. We do not tell African communities how to solve their problems and we do not do the work for them; however, we do monitoring visit. Our organization does not proselytize and we do not charge program recipients for our help. Bread & Water for Africa® supports grassroots initiatives. We provide funding to local, qualified and registered, African organizations and work in partnership with these organizations to implement their community accepted and locally appropriate ideas and programs. We provide support so that local people can make the difference in their communities, solving problems, communicating, learning new techniques, sharing these ideas and leading by example to make positive changes in their immediate environment.

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How do I get materials about Bread & Water for Africa® to distribute in my workplace?
Just send us an email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at (703)317-9440 and tell us how many Annual Reports, newsletters, calendars or other promotional items you would like, the address you would like them shipped to and the date by which you need them and we will send them out.

How can I represent Bread & Water for Africa® at a State Employees Combined Charitable Campaign event in my area?
If you would like to represent Bread & Water for Africa® at a State Employess Combined Charitable Campaign event in your workplace or area, please send us an email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , let us know the date you need our materials and the address where you would like to receive our informational brochures and promotional materials. We will also send you a Frequently Asked Questions brochure about Bread & Water for Africa® so you can easily answer any questions federal employees may have about our organization.

How do I change my address currently on file with Bread & Water for Africa® if I move?
Just send us an email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will update your address.

How will my name and donor information be used by Bread & Water for Africa®?
OPM campaign acceptance guidelines require that organizations receiving contributions from federal employees through the Campaign not rent, sell or exchange these names. Bread & Water for Africa® fully complies with this guideline and OPM donor names are never sold, rented or exchanged.