"It makes me feel good."

Second-grader Rebecca has been learning about the cultures of the Azawak since pre-school. She's listened to presentations about Amman Imman's work, watched videos that depict conditions in the Azawak, and participated in Wells of Love fundraising projects at her school. She's tuned in to the struggles children and families go through to get water.    

Through her participation she's aware that because of the abundant water that flows from their borehole the lives of children in Tangarwashane and Kijigari have dramatically improved.  

They are healthier.  

They can bathe, drink clean water and grow food.  

Now they go to school.

Recently Rebecca celebrated her 8th birthday.  Rather than receive gifts, she asked her friends to donate to Amman Imman in honor of the occasion.

We asked Rebecca some questions about her experience. Here's what Rebecca had to say:

Why is Amman Imman and the cause of the people of the Azawak important to you?

Because water is a very important  thing, and I like to help people far away.

Why should other people donate and help?

It is good for a community to raise money for charity.  You can work together to help people who need help.

Why did you decide to ask people to give a donation to Amman Imman instead of giving you a birthday gift?   

Because it is helping a lot of people that I've heard a lot about, and it makes me feel good. 

Congratulations to Rebecca for raising over $100!

Amman Imman is building a new borehole this winter! 

Please help us raise the remaining $70,000 needed for the project... 
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We are excited to announce that Amman Imman has a grant to build a new borehole in the Azawak!  Ariane and Denis are currently in Niger for three months and ready to proceed with construction.  

But we need your help now!  In order to begin our work we need to raise additional funds as soon as possible.

We invite YOU to be part of our holiday campaign.  Our goal is to raise $70,000.  The money will cover the remaining borehole expenses as well agriculture, health and economic activities, bringing water, hope and relief to thousands and thousands.

If you donate now, you can make a double impact:  A donor is willing to match the funds raised by students and sent in between now and the end of the year.  

Please make your contribution today!

Here are some activities students in Wells of Love schools are doing to help.  I invite you to add your creative ideas to this list:

• Coin Collection
• Holiday Craft Sale
• Hot Chocolate Sale
• Art Show and Sale
• Holiday Program fundraiser
• Ornament Sale
• Making Holiday Cards and Selling them
• Penny Wars
• Movie Night

Additional opportunity: if you would like to match funds raised, and thereby encourage our Heroes of Compassion, send a message to info at ammanimman.org  and we'll be in touch.

Together, we can help Amman Imman bring water to another 25,000!


To donate, please go to www.ammanimman.org/donate
or mail your contribution to:
Amman Imman: Water is Life
7036 Strathmore Street, Suite 111
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Students at Palm Harbor Montessori Academy have been participating in the Wells of Love program since its inception.  These industrious students, supported by their dedicated teachers, have raised more than $4000 through all-school activities and individually inspired student projects over the last 5 years.  Last year the school collected coins throughout the year and held a culminating celebration on Earth Day.  Here are some of the individual acts of compassion these Heroes have engaged in last year and this year:

• One girl painted a picture, sold it to a neighbor for $5, and donated the money.  
• A 4 year old held a bake sale that raised $65.  
• Children decorated their own water bottles and collected money from their friends and family. 
• A student is currently making plans for a toy sale. His parents have offered to match the funds that he raises. 

 "The children are very excited and eager to help in any way they can!" reports teacher Nicole Nasser.

A young artist donates the proceeds from the sale of her painting.

Palm Harbor student activists have participated in Wells of Love since 2006.