My bandmates and I just returned from an incredible trip to Kenya- just
in time to start the 40 Days of Water Challenge. We are making water
our only beverage for 40 days, and giving the money we would have spent
on coffee, soda, etc, to Blood:Water Mission to support clean water
projects in Africa. We’re currently 20 days in, and it’s one of the
more challenging things I’ve done in the last 5 years or so. If not for
the solidarity of my close friends, I surely would have caved and
ordered a venti latte a week ago (and every day since).

But it is a very sobering reminder that there are currently over 1 billion
people in the world that don’t have access to clean water. And millions
that walk hours a day are only bringing home dirty water- to drink,
cook and “clean” with. It just doesn’t seem right, that with all our
technology and goodwill, this injustice would still plague so many. I
guess the way I am learning to respond is to see this as an opportunity
to be engaged, instead of just another problem I can’t fix.

Our time in Africa with friends and partners is a stark reminder that water
is the first building block of life. You really can’t do much without
it. Kids are sick and can’t go to school. Parents are caring for sick
kids and can’t earn an income. And the whole community suffers. The
presence of clean water brings life and health and progress.

Today is World Water Day. As we are reminded that clean water is all
around us at the twist of a handle, let us be thankful for that access.
And let us be prayerful for those that engage daily in a struggle for
life. If you are so moved, consider what opportunities you might have
to enable someone else access to clean water. One dollar provides clean
water for one African for one year. Water = life.


With hope,

Charlie Lowell

Jars of Clay


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