Twenty years ago, the world watched in horror as one of the swiftest civil uprisings of our time left more than 800,000 Rwandans dead. The 1994 Rwandan genocide is now known as one of the largest preventable losses of life in recent history. Today marks the...
“Most people envision gushing, crystal clear water abundantly flowing off the majestic Himalayan Mountains in Nepal. To tell you the truth, I knew the need for clean water was prevalent before my husband and I lived here, but really, I had no grasp as to how...
World Water Day is here! Our fight to end the global water crisis never stops or slows, but today is special for a reason: For the next 24 hours, water will be pushed into the international spotlight more than any other day of the year . . . That’s why today, we’re...
Can clean water be incorporated into the vision of a for-profit business? We think so. In fact, through our partnerships with local and nationwide businesses, causelife’s reach has grown exponentially over the past few years, paving the way for water projects to be...
“Mommy, I want to raise money for a well,” Morgan said, her eyes steady and serious. “That’s great, honey,” Meghann said, keeping her gaze. “How much would you like to raise?” “Well, it costs $15,000 . . . so I want to raise $15,000,” she said, firmly. The task seemed...
The hills of Rwanda tell a story all their own. It was here, 20 years ago, that a nation’s darkest chapter unfolded in a 100-day massacre that wiped out more than a million innocent victims. Memories of the hate-infused slaughter cast long shadows on Rwanda’s rising...