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New TATA Truck Represents Future Success for Wells of Life
In February of 2010, an anonymous donor purchased a new TATA Motors truck to be used to transport the compressor pump for well construction. After placing the order and months of waiting for the shipment, in July, Wells of Life officers based in Uganda received the truck. read more >>
Breaking the Cycle: Wells Offer More Than Just Water
A well for a village is not a temporary fix but rather the solution that offers a chance of breaking the cycle and opening opportunity beyond a life of sustenance. By addressing and solving this fundamental problem, communities are empowered to address and break the other obstacles which form the chains of poverty. A well is the hope that accompanies good health, the education that spawns a future, the difference between tears of sorrow and tears of joy, and they have already shown their power to do all of this and more. read more >>
Wells of Life Co-founder, Nick Jordan, featured "Executive Agent of the Month" in June 2010
Nick Jordan has achieved success and recognition as one of Orange County's top-producing real estate agents and is using his business acumen to save lives through Wells of Life. Read about how he's bridging two worlds. read more >>
Wells of Life Partners with A Way to Help to Build Ten New Water Wells in Northern Uganda
June 29, 2010 - Laguna Beach, CA – In August of this year, the nonprofit, Wells of Life, will partner with A Way to Help and Victory Outreach Ministries (VOM) to install ten new wells in Northern Uganda. A Way to Help and VOM identified villages in desperate need of a consistent, reliable source of clean water and called upon Wells of Life to complete the drilling and installation process. The partnership demonstrates the power of international cooperation and teamwork, a timely focus in light of the World Cup. read more >>
Wells of Life and the University of the Southwest SIFE team join forces to construct three new critically needed wells in Africa.
Laguna Beach, Calif. March 25, 2010. Wells of Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing clean drinking water to thousands of sub-Saharan Africans, has recently teamed up with University of the Southwest’s SIFE team for a fundraising walk/run event. The event is scheduled for April 24, 2010, with the goal of raising money and spreading awareness for those throughout East Africa who lack access to clean drinking water. The organization has pledged funds for three new wells and are expecting to draw a large crowd to rally behind the cause. read more >>
Wells of Life Supports World Water Day in Southern California on March 22
Laguna Beach, Calif., March 19, 2010. Wells of Life will celebrate World Water Day with a presentation to Salem Lutheran School in Orange, California on Monday March 22, 2010. The event will include an audio-visual presentation and demonstration featuring statistics and information about the world’s significant challenges with regard to water shortages and quality, and how it negatively impacts mortality rates in children and quality of life in undeveloped countries, including East Africa. read more >>
Up to 4,000 East Africans Are Given Hope for Progress, Change and Prosperity in the New Year.
Laguna Beach, Calif. January 22, 2010. Wells of Life and its parent organization, Fields of Life, worked tirelessly throughout 2009 with their teams in order to kick off the construction of multiple new water wells in Uganda. Since the start of the new year, four new water wells have been built, keeping both organizations on track of their goal of constructing 100 new water wells by the end of 2010. This project will improve health and living conditions, start saving lives, and provide up to 100,000 East Africans access to clean and safe drinking water. read more >>
Nick Jordan, Orange County Real Estate Professional, Closes $8.25 Million Listing Resulting in the Construction of Additional Water Wells in East Africa.
Laguna Beach, Calif. November 19, 2009. Nick Jordan, a well respected luxury real estate agent, recently sold an $8.25 million home site at the world class Montage Hotel and Resort in Laguna Beach. This transaction places Nick Jordan among a handful of real estate agents having their most successful year yet, despite a tough economy. read more >>
Gulf Coast Western Pledges $15,000 in Donations Towards Changing the Lives of More Than 10,000 East Africans Through Non-Profit Organization, Wells of Life
Laguna Beach, Calif., October
21, 2009 - Wells of Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing East African villages with clean, safe, and accessible water sources, proudly announces their first corporate sponsorship. Gulf Coast Western, an established Dallas based oil and gas exploration company, has committed $15,000 towards the creation of ten new water wells. read more >>
Laguna Beach Based Marketing Agency, Brilliant Blue, Commits to Saving Lives in Africa by Donating $50,000 to Local Non-Profit Organization, Wells of Life
Laguna Beach, Calif. October 9, 2009. Brilliant Blue, an established leader in the brand, interactive, and marketing world, eagerly announced their support for Wells of Life, a non profit organization devoted to improving drinking water conditions in East Africa. Brilliant Blue has agreed to commit over $50,000 in support towards the cause. read more >>
Wells of Life Co-Founder, Nick Jordan, Strongly Supports Clinton Global Initiative While Continuing His Quest to Provide Clean Drinking Water in Africa
Laguna Beach, Calif., September
25, 2009. Wells of Life Co-Founder, Nick Jordan, pledges his support to the Clinton Global Initiative with his own initiatives that closely follow Clinton’s purpose. Nick Jordan plans on representing Wells of Life at the next annual conference planned for September of 2010. Jordan aims to inspire and empower others to pledge the same support in combating poverty, disease, and putting an end to global suffering. read more >>
Quick Facts
- One in six people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water.
- Water makes up 70% of the earth, but 1.1 billion people lack access to safe water supplies.
- According to the U.N., a child dies from waterborne diseases every 15 seconds.
- In East Africa, water-related disease kills 1 in 4 children who die before the age of 5.
- 70% of East African hospital visits are caused by unsafe drinking water.
- Women and children walk an average of three miles a day to fetch water.
- Women in Africa and Asia carry the U.S. luggage allowance (44 pounds) of water on their heads..
- The average U.S. home uses 100 gallons of water each day; an African family uses about five gallons of water each day.
