Embracing Africa: A Homecoming in Mfuwe

Embracing Africa: A Homecoming in Mfuwe

Have you ever gone somewhere for the first time, but it felt like a homecoming? In 2012, as I got off the plane in Mfuwe, Zambia, the wind seemed to sing and the sunlight danced on my arms. Although I had never been to Africa before, I nearly shouted as we landed,...
Local Zambian Interview: Lesley Kalonga

Local Zambian Interview: Lesley Kalonga

In our earlier blog post this month, we talked about water in rural Zambia. More specifically, we shared how difficult it is to access safe, clean drinking water unless a village is one of the fortunate few who have a borehole. Lesley Kalonga and the village of...
The Complicated World of Clean Water

The Complicated World of Clean Water

Your first stop in the morning is the bathroom whether you shower, brush your teeth, wash your face, etc. To start off right, you boil water for tea or coffee. Meanwhile, your sprinklers are set to water your yard. Throughout the day, you wash your hands (especially...