Zero water, zero hope
“Day Zero.” It sounds like the title of a post-apocalyptic novel on the best-sellers list. But for Cape Town, South Africa, it is a harsh reality. The term, “Day Zero” refers to the day when the city will officially run out of water due to the three-year drought. It’s...
Dirty water’s effect on a young mom
Every mom worries. She worries her child will get sick or make bad choices. She worries she’s not doing what’s best for her child. Even when things are going well, moms still worry for their children. They will do whatever they can to keep their children safe and...
Inside Latin America’s clean water crisis
Latin America is home to some of the world’s largest rivers and lakes. The region gets more rainfall than most other places around the globe. So why is it that Latin America is suffering a major water crisis? The answer — while there is plenty of water in Latin...
On the ground in Puerto Rico
It’s been five months since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the island province of Puerto Rico. The world watched, eyes glued to their screens as footage of flooded streets cycled on every news channel. When I saw the news and heard the stories of destruction, I...
Your 2017 impact in photos: Community development
“I don’t know where I would be without you.” Those are such encouraging words to hear, aren’t they? They tell you that you’ve truly made a difference. And it’s remarkable to think someone you’ve never met — on the other side of the globe — feels that way about you!...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.