Hello, Amman Imman Water is Life, Inc
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Miosotis Ledesma, and I am the case manager here at John F. Kennedy High School’s Wellness Center. We are excited to announce our upcoming Community Fair, which will be held in conjunction with our New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 22nd, from 6p-8p.
We would be honored to have your organization participate in this special event. The Community Fair serves as a wonderful opportunity for new students and their families to engage with local businesses, non-profits, and community services. It provides a platform for organizations like yours to showcase your programs, services, and products to a diverse and eager audience.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 22nd
Time: 6p-8p
Location: John F. Kennedy High School Gymnasium
Setup Time: 4:30p
Your participation would not only enrich the experience for our new students but also help strengthen the bond between our school and the broader community. We believe that your presence would greatly contribute to the success of the event.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the google form attached to this email. We will provide a table and two chairs for each participating organization. If you have any additional needs, please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate them.
Thank you for considering our invitation. We look forward to the possibility of your involvement and the chance to work together to create a memorable and impactful event for our new students.
Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZgyIzCuosIBIJJbT_T-0QHge_TKEs3tqmBjPsgn46lOptNw/viewform?usp=sf_link
We are currently cycling across the North Americas to help raise money for this charity and bring about awareness of all their hard work and dreams! Because of their enormous dedication to the people of the Azawak, in bringing precious water to them and providing support to families in a myriad of other ways, I decided on Amman Imman as a charity that I wanted to support on this trip. Their hard work and dedication has made such a huge difference to the people of the Azawak, I don't think we can fathom it truly. Amman Imman has been instrumental in saving lives in this area of Niger.
I was first introduced to Amman Imman through the Wells of Love program through my daughter's Montessori school. My daughter and now my son have raised funds through completing a walk for water for over 5 years now. It has been an incredibly meaningful experience for them to experience the culture of Azawak every year in a small way. But what has impressed me the most about Amman Imman is that it is truly a sustainable effort within country that also educates the global community through education and outreach.
The dedicated and hard working family who began this beautiful organization to bring water to many, has made the impossible possible. I am so awed and inspired by what can be done out of love and compassion for others. For from this love of others, came water and then hope for life.
Among the reasons I donate to Amman Imman is that it is the dream and the work of Ariane Kirtley and her family. Ariane's passion and commitment won me over to wanting to be a part of this plan to bring water to this terrible drought stricken area in the Niger desert. Amman Imman has not only brought water up from the aquafore beneath the desert, but taught the residents to run the operation and to use the water to farm and grow food. Amman Imman is not only highly effective in meeting it's goals; in saving lives and providing access to potable water, but it is work that is done with great personal caring and love. Unlike giving to a large charity, I feel a connection with this work and blessed to be able to help.
As a journalist and TV commentator specialized in Africa, I have often written and spoken about African development programs. What makes Amman Imman exemplary as a development NGO are two aspects: 1) its commitment to serving the needs of the population, as expressed by the people themselves. This creates sustainable buy-in and creates a collaborative environment for empowerment. 2) the efficient way it manages funds; I know of no other NGO that does as good a job of maximizing the percentage of its resources that go directly to its on-the-ground work of serving people.
Moreover, Amman Imman is a beautiful success story. Raising more than a million dollars since its inception in 2006, this NGO has literally saved the lives of thousands of children, and given hope to tens of thousands of people, thanks to creating permanent water sources (and related development projects) in areas where water was becoming almost non-existent due to persistent drought brought on by climate change. Another special aspect of their work is how this energetic NGO educates schoolchildren worldwide about the cultures of the people it serves, creating friendship exchanges and education-centric events to show solidarity with children in Africa.
I do not believe there are many other small NGO's in the world that have done so much in such a short time frame. I recommend Amman Imman without reservation.
Several years ago I learned of Amman Imman: the vision in action of it's founder, Ariane Kirtley, creates reliable clean water supplies, bringing increased wellness and support to the people of the Azawak Valley in western Africa, and I had to be a part of it. Volunteering with Amman Imman, educating US children as to the plight of the day to day existence of the indigenous people of Niger and Mali, creating fundraising streams and helping our global neighbors, is so rewarding. I have found those involved with Amman Imman truly relentlessly give their time, expertise and money for the love of this cause.
I donate to this amazing foundation, not only because I want to help with this life-saving project, but because I have known the founder and director of "Water Is Life" for many years, and I trust her completely without reservation. Her dedication and devotion to helping people she spent time with as a child runs deep with a strong desire to give back to those who gave so much to her. Ariane has a full understanding of their suffering, the beautiful people they are, and what their needs are. She is a highly educated, intelligent, caring, loving, conscientious, and trustworthy woman on a mission! Kudos to Ariane and her amazing team for the precious work they do to provide fresh, clean water to those who so desperately need it!
I have been associated with Amman Imman for a number of years, both as a volunteer on various projects and as a donor. In addition, I had the opportunity to help secure a few grants to them from foundations based in the US. Like so many others, I have been impressed with the dedication of Ariane Kirtley and her team. They intimately understand the local situation in Niger and neighboring countries. They are selfless, conscientious, and hard-working. They keep their overhead very low, in part due to all the enthusiastic volunteers who have pitched in over the years. It is common knowledge that many grants are wasted on projects/programs that are ill-conceived and/or poorly managed. I feel confident that any funding received by Amman Imman will be spent wisely.
This is truly a hard-working, conscientious, and passionate organization that helps bring water and life to the people of the Azawak in Niger. By drilling into the aquifer beneath the desert's surface Amman Imman provides a clean, safe, healthy, and dependable source of water in a region where otherwise it is an extremely scarce resource. I have complete trust that my donations are being well spent.
Amman Imman is an incredible organization to work alongside. Their programs truly engage the community and are sustainable in the long term! Their devotion to the Azawak region of Africa is praiseworthy.
As a teacher and mother, I appreciate the opportunity The Wells of Love Program of Amman Imman has provided children to make meaningful contributions. The photographs, personal testimonies and tools for schools help students make a deep and personal connections with the people of the Azawak. It has been a joy to see children beaming with the satisfaction of helping others through walks for water, carnivals, bake sales and other fund raisers. In addition to building life saving, sustainable water sources in the Azawak, Amman Imman is helping children to build a more peaceful world.
I have had the pleasure of knowing, working with & seeing the results of being associated with Arriane and her wonderful humanity. When I wake every morning before the chatter in my head gets the best of me, I thank God for his gifts and I start with the basics - food, shelter - WATER. Arriane and her team give so much of themselves so others can have water - life. In the end isn't that what it's all about? To give of yourself for others...to give the gift of life or at least a chance at. Water is life. How appropo.
I'm honored to be able to work with this wonderful, organization. Amman Imman, Water is Life literally has saved thousands of lives by providing clean water and continues to help with on-going projects to improve the lives of so many. It's founder, Ariane Kirtley has shown what the true spirit of giving is all about.
I have and currently work with a number of non-profits in the DC/MD/VA area (as a donor/volunteer/advisor). Amman Imman hands down does the most with each dollar donated to its cause. The majority of this nonprofit is made up of unpaid volunteers who care about the organization, its cause, and who are dedicated to making the world a better place. The associate director who works in the US and the Founder who actually works on the ground, both in Niger and the US, are both intelligent, motivated, and two of the sweetest people you could possibly want to work with. The leadership circle all have designated and specific duties with routine meetings to keep everyone on track.
There is also a strong donor base that helps fund this nonprofit's endeavors, though additional funding would be a tremendous help to this cause. Please visit their website and take a look at the great work they are doing: https://www.ammanimman.org/
Une association comme on en trouve plus. Beaucoup de dynamisme et d'implication de l'équipe dirigeante... Let's go !!!
I want to thank everyone that has dedicated their time and precious moments of their life to help make our work such a success. Amman Imman thrives thanks to the passion, commitment, and expertise of our volunteer driven team. Thank you also to all our students that believe in us, and have befriended children across the world to not only drastically improve their lives, but support their dreams for a more promising future. You are all our Amman Imman heroes.
I've been volunteering with Amman Imman since 2012. This organization does a lot with a little. Every activity they undertake is full of passion and caring.
I've been volunteering for Amman Imman since 2007. My school has been involved since 2006. The students have loved helping this amazing cause and I feel so fortunate to be a part of it! Ariane and Debbie do an amazing job raising awareness and helping the beautiful people of the Azawak. My students are extremely passionate about supporting Amman Imman and continue to amaze me with their compassion to serve others. Amman Imman has given the students a voice and a way to share their love with others!! It's an amazing organization!
I met Ariane Kirtley, the founder of Amman Imman, eight years ago when the organization was in its infancy. I was immediately drawn to the mission of the organization which has sought to bring the most basic human necessity - water - to people who were literally dying of thirst. Since that time I have watched and been involved with the organization's remarkable growth, which has resulted in countless lives being saved and has led not only to number of sustainable water sources in Niger's Azawak Valley but also to numerous other development projects that have only been possible with the existence of water. The Azawak Valley, where Amman Imman works, is arguably one of the most difficult to work in, in terms of the harsh climate, the severe underdevelopment, and the lack of ongoing humanitarian work in the region. Despite these difficulties, Amman Imman is personally and passionately committed to bettering the lives of the magnanimous and hard-working populations living in the Azawak. The organization predicates its work on engaging and training local staff to empower communities as the source of their own sustainable development. Amman Imman relies on local women as managers and offers them the skills necessary to earn an income and therefore a respected place in their households and communities. The organization is genuine in its mission and with very limited resources has achieved an abundance for our friends in the Azawak Valley.
I've been volunteering for Amman Imman since 2010. Since its inception in 2006, Amman Imman has created several "oases of life" in Azawak Valley of West Africa through the provision of more permanent and healthier sources of water and opportunities to improve and sustain the well-being of locals.
As an economic development specialist, I praise Amman Imman's staff for their thoughtful approach relative to providing humanitarian aid and to implementing projects that aim to rehabilitate economically depressed indigenous communities in West Africa. The organization's top concerns of having locals directly involved in their own development and of preserving their cultural heritage are things that go far beyond what many other similar nonprofits do in different parts of the world. Although some people in the nonprofit field can consider it a time-consuming approach, it is worth pursuing because it represents the true aspirations of locals and their commitment to improve their own places, something that is ultimately more sustainable.
It is important to remember that Amman Imman also serves as a conduit between more economically advanced societies and indigenous peoples, especially those in developing countries. By working more closely together with schools, students and their families, Amman Imman has had a chance to educate the youth around the world about the devastating effects of climate change on indigenous populations and their cultures. This has awakened the youth's sense of compassion, which reflects in their leadership skills. At Amman Imman, we've noticed that once young people learn about the hardship of children from the Azawak, they readily spring into action. They mobilize others--classmates, relatives, community members--and create activities that aim to raise funds toward Amman Imman's cause.
Amman Imman continues to make major contributions to the health and well being of the citizens of Niger. The wells they build provide vital sources of water for families and their livestock. I hope they will continue to enjoy the support that allows them to create these everyday miracles in so many lives.
Impressive organization in every way, with deep volunteer involvement and commitment to bringing water to one of the places that needs it most.
I found Amman Imman on Idealist.org, and I applied to be a volunteer with them as a web content creator for the Wells of Love blog. They were wonderful enough to offer me an official internship with them, and since then they have given me the opportunity to attend a FUSE Conference to learn more about how to promote non-profits. I love what Amman Imman does, and I love that what they provide to the people of the Azawak is long-term support. As a small and extremely focused non-profit, I feel that its volunteers and donors have achieved so much and blessed the lives of many people!
I became involved when I applied for volunteering work at Amman Imman. I did some research projects and translation projects. It was an amazing experience. Those people are nice, great and a joy to work with. The cause is a beautiful one too. What more to expect!!!
I first became involved with Amman Imman this past summer as a Fundraising and Development volunteer/intern. I have never really been involved with a charity organization before, and Amman Imman was definitely the best place I could have possibly started. When Debbie Kahn first told me Ariane Kirtley's life story and how it eventually led to her vision for Amman Imman, I was truly moved and knew without a single doubt that I had to be further involved with the organization's important mission of supplying water and hope to the Azawak. Throughout the summer I worked to find prospective funders for Amman Imman's two programs: Wells of Love and Oasis of Life. Both are phenomenal programs that have done and will continue to do extremely beneficial work in the field and at home.
Being part of the Amman Imman: Water Is Life has made me feel that I am an important part of the global community that is making a positive impact and helping change the world.
I started with Amman Imman as a volunteer, and now I am the Manager for Volunteer Engagement and also the Operations Coordinator.
I feel totally inspired working with a our team of talented, passionate volunteers and staff. I also get a deep sense of fulfillment in being able serve the people in the Azawak whose lives we have changed, and who have also changed our lives.
I found Amman Imman through Volunteer Match online. They were suggested to me among a number of other charities as remote volunteer work, which was the sort of thing I was looking for at the time. Eventually, I applied to what was going to be a 3 month volunteer agreement, where I was helping with database entry. Since then, I have learned so much about not only the charity and the people who make it all run, but the people they are helping as well. This organization is full of passionate, talented, and inspiring people working toward improving the lives of some of the poorest regions in this world. I am happy to be a part of that.
When I learned about Ariane Kirtley's vision to bring water to the Azawak, my heart was touched, and I had to help. Since then I've used my skills as an educator to help Ariane touch the hearts of students around the world. Everyday I am amazed by the generosity and compassion of the young people who dedicate their time and creativity toward Amman Imman's mission of bringing this precious gift of water to those who are most vulnerable. Helping Amman Imman develop as an organization and working with Ariane and Denis to bring water and change lives in the Azawak has transformed my own life. Not only are we bringing water, but we are also sharing kindness and love with our brothers and sisters around the world.
I got involved with Amman Imman through my children's school, Sunset Hills Montessori in Reston, VA. My children and their class learned many valuable life lessons and the importance of social responsibility and compassion for others from their fundraising projects and participation in the annual Walk for Water event. They worked very hard at making African artwork, selling custom-made jewelry and fair trade organic products in the school lobby, and completing the Walk for Water to raise over $5,000! The kids learned about the needs of others as they studied Africa. Amman Imman has a wonderful curriculum that also ties into the service project. The Walk for Water event is held at a beautiful setting at Lake Frank, MD where families join together from around the DC area. It was a true bonding experience as we united and covered over three miles during the walk. It was also a healthy way to connect with nature and develop new friendships. I also felt compelled to help and learned about others dedicating their runs by fundraising for Amman Imman. This is another way you can help donate money to build sustainable water resources for the Azawak people. I encourage all schools, parents and anyone to learn more about Amman Imman's mission and how your community can get involved to make a difference in the lives of others much less fortunate.
My elementary-aged children are inspired and deeply connected to children in Niger who lack water. This life-lesson in compassion and action for my children is the result of their school's work with Arianne Kirtely and Amman Imman. Through inventive fundraisers and lessons brought to their classroom at Oneness-Family School in Chevy Chase MD, my children admire Arianne as they do Justin Beiber! Their participation in "Walk for Water," a fundraiser that enables children to walk in the footsteps of their peers in Niger who walk for miles to find drinking water, and the annual "Amman-a-thon," where students perform athletic challenges like bouncing a basketball, jumping rope, hoola hooping and for each dribble, jump and shake of their hips, earn sponsorship money to build wells in Niger, the students learn that they can have an impact on the world and be part of the change that can bring peace and basic human rights to children across the globe. As a parent, I could not ask for anything more. Hats off to Amman Imman for their hard work and commitment to help the people of Niger and for creating such an inventive and meaningful way help solve the world's problems through the engagement of children.