WELLS BRING HOPE
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How can one look at the faces of the women and children of Niger and not be touched by their spirit and beauty? I found myself drawn to them and moved to help them in the best way possible, by donating to Wells Bring Hope. I have learned that this organization is truly committed to assisting the communities of Niger by providing reliable sources of clean water. As a nurse experienced in medicine in the developing world, I know very well how safe drinking water can transform the health of entire communities. Secondly by freeing women to develop their talents and providing them with small business loans empowers them to provide for their families and strengthen their neighborhoods. I feel honored to share, in some small way, in their achievements.
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2012
My donation to Wells Bring Hope in July 2010 provided the seed funding for a water well (and sanitation) for a village in desperate need in Niger. I am honored to be involved with Wells Bring Hope, and it is deeply gratifying to know how many lives are saved and vastly improved (especially those of women and girls) through the committed efforts and partnership between WBH and World Vision. I look forward to many years of supporting WBH, traveling to Niger to see firsthand the vital work being accomplished, and to helping the organization flourish. This is truly a wonderful and genuine group of people to be associated with.
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... knowing the impact it has made on so many lives. My involvement has profoundly reshaped my perspective about water, and influenced my personal consumption patterns and awareness.
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Was your donation impactful?
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How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
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Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
Lynly’s Water Circle (at Wells Bring Hope) was created as an enduring testament to the spirit and love of my late wife, Lynly, and to the goodness that continues to flow from her life. Tragically, Lynly succumbed to metastatic breast cancer in April 2010 after waging a grueling and courageous battle. It has been the great privilege of my life to know and love Lynly as her best friend and husband for twenty years, and to have experienced the conviction of her love in return. Following Lynly’s death, I searched for meaningful ways to pay tribute to her that were consistent with her passions and beliefs. She died at peace with her path, having settled upon her answers to some of life’s great mysteries. One in particular that remained unresolved though, was her deep dismay at the enormity of human suffering and deprivation in the developing world — where so many are born without ever having a chance in life due to dire conditions. Lynly was especially sympathetic to the plight of women and girls in developing Africa, so supporting Wells Bring Hope in her honor to increase villager’s access to clean, safe water has proven to be a wonderful tribute to her. On August 15, 2010, a well, funded in Lynly’s honor, was drilled in the small village of Guidan Karo in the Chadakori region of Niger. This event was a blessing that transformed the life of an entire village overnight. Now the process of gathering funds for a second well in Lynly’s honor, for another village in desperate need, has begun. Over time, Lynly’s Water Circle page will provide details on what we’re doing to raise funding for this project, and ways that you can contribute. I invite you to join me in supporting this very meaningful humanitarian project as a tribute to Lynly." www.Lynly.org and www.WaterCircle.org
Why did you make your donation at this time?
In honor of my late wife (see above).
What would you tell others about this organization?
Becoming involved with Wells Bring Hope will enrich your life immeasurably.
There are so many charities out there with convincing mission statements and important goals that it can be very difficult to choose which ones to support. When I found Wells Bring Hope, I knew at once that this is a charity that I will support long-term. The fact that 100% of donations go directly to drilling wells is great, but is even more impressive is that every donor dollar is multiplied five times through Wells Bring Hope's partnership with World Vision. The life-changing work that Wells Bring Hope does combined with the fact that my donation goes five times as far as it would anywhere else sealed the deal for me. I will be a life-long supporter of this inspiring organization!
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How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
My donations to Wells Bring Hope were used to drill two wells in Niger, West Africa. It is very gratifying to know that these funds were matched and that their partner, World Vision, safe guards the investment, remaining in these villages for fifteen to twenty years. This non-profit clearly is a committed and worthy organization serving a primary human need. I’d recommend them to anyone hoping to support a water charity that serves some of the most neediest among us.
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the process of getting news that two new wells were drilled in Niger. My son is very involved with their work and found their President, Barbara Goldberg to be delightful.
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recruit more older adults who care about this type of cause and would benefit from having something worthwhile to do with their time.
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