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| In the Azawak, no rain falls for over 9 months. The region direly lacks sustainable sources of water. People spend most of their time searching for water. |
To all Students, Teachers, Parents, School Administrators and Community Organizers,
I am the
Wells of Love program director for Amman Imman: Water is Life, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to saving and improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable
indigenous populations. Since 2006, Amman Imman has been working with and
providing sustainable sources of water to the traditionally nomadic Fulani and
Tuareg populations living in the Azawak region of Niger, West Africa – where
one out of every two children die before age five, mostly due to thirst. Once
water is available, we support communities with localized activities that
provide food, health, hygiene and sanitation, education, women’s empowerment, and economic
projects.
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| Wells of Love students learn about children just like themselves who live in very difficult circumstances, often struggling to survive day to day. Students take action by doing creative projects that raise awareness and funds. |
On behalf of Amman Imman, I invite you to join our service learning program, Wells of Love. Through Wells of Love, we
empower youth as stewards for our earth and humanity. We raise awareness
about global concerns such as food, water, human rights, and climate change and
provide opportunities for students to respond and help the people we serve. We
sensitize youth about the needs of people and cultures with whom they would
otherwise have no connection. Students are positioned to become environmental
advocates, humanitarian leaders, and compassionate philanthropists.
Wells of
Love provides a structure that teachers can use to inform the minds and engage
the hearts of students:
- We offer engaging presentations and workshops
tailored for various age levels and group
sizes.
Students improve their fitness skills while
raising funds during their Amman-a-thon. - Our website provides online resources that
students and teachers can utilize to tailor their own presentations and invent
creative action projects for their community.
- We have activity kits with step-by-step
instructions for organizing fundraising events.
- Videos, photos, and supportive materials are
available for students to learn from and work with.
- Our signature Amman-a-thon activity unites fitness and philanthropy, exciting for all ages.
- For those living in the Washington DC metro area, we sponsor an annual event, “A Walk for Water”, a collaborative family-oriented festival and fundraising walk at a local park in May.
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| Vegetables are growing in Tangarwashane's community garden now that the village has water. |
Students in
over 100 schools have participated in our Wells of Love program and contributed
towards building five borehole wells that now provide water to over 125,000
people. With the help of students, lives
are beginning to flourish in our borehole communities. You can read stories about what Wells of Love students are doing on the
Wells of Love blog.
I hope that
you are interested in joining Wells of Love. You can either
sign up online or let me know
a good time to reach you to discuss further. I would be delighted to
share our program with your students and possibly plan a visit to your school.
Yours Sincerely,
Debra Kahn
Wells of Love program Director
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