WISDOM SPRING
WATER IS LIFE. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
WATER IS LIFE
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
WE HAVE OUR DATES FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY WALKS!
WEST COAST WALK – LAGUNA BEACH, CA
CONCLUDED
EAST COAST WALK – LEESBURG, VA
JUNE 3, 2023 (8:30AM) (SIGN UP IN APRIL)
WE HAVE OUR DATES FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY WALKS!
WEST COAST WALK – LAGUNA BEACH, CA
CONCLUDED
EAST COAST WALK – LEESBURG, VA
JUNE 3, 2023 (8:30AM) (SIGN UP IN APRIL)
WE ENGAGE YOUTH TO CARE FOR THE WORLD AROUND THEM
The youth are our future. Obvious, but true. We can encourage their voices to be heard, or we can ignore their voices. At Wisdom Spring we have spent years working directly with teens on the East and West Coasts, encouraging leadership and skill building. We listen to their voices and their inspiration. There is much we need to hear and learn from this important group.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Help us build wells. Help us pay for tuition.
Make a CHOICE. Take ACTION. Create CHANGE.
What people often don’t realize is how something small can create a huge impact. Over the years we see the direct result of the donations given by individuals and organizations.
We see it in the 1,000’s of children whose covered tuition costs mean they can continue to learn and progress in school. We see it in the young girls not walking miles to fetch water —but yards — thanks to the wells built through donations from you.
We also see it in the teenagers we collaborate with, who learn how to bring their gifts forward and discover that they are leaders in their community.
This is real impact, not some abstract idea of people far away. We work hard to assure that each dollar designated for a project goes to that project and makes a difference. We take time to confirm that what we say we support is actually supported.
And we have much more work to do.
“Sometimes the water table would be so low that there would be no water. So the men would go down and dig up the mud and pass it to the women, who would take it and press out whatever water they could. Then they put ash on the top. The ash separates the mud from the water as it settled to the bottom so we would have something to drink. And when I saw the animals, the trees, and the people die…I used to wonder if there was any end to this.”
I am writing about how our teens have been affected by the pandemic and all the world. My teens on the East Coast who have struggled and even with the walk I have been able to see how much harder it is for them to get motivated, how they have had to find there way back in entering the world. They have had to deal with gun violence,women’s rights, racism , sexism. They have had to figure out how alone and scary it is. They have not able to go to a walk and even last year the Wisdom Spring / Walking for Water on the East Coast got flodded out. For three years it hasn’t happened in a normal way. These kids still plod through it trying to get their peers engaged. They have SAT’s, AP’s they are pressured and so much COMPETITION to do all activities in order to be able to get into college. Pressure from schools, peers by social media (comparison we never had to deal with), parents that want their children to be successful have to work harder too, the list goes on.
These teens have hearts that want to engage and make a difference. These kids care and love the earth.They meet resistance by peers, by wanting water to support other countries they are global citizens. They do radio shows, they write articles. They give voice in so many scenarios. I could go on and on about how proud I am of them.
Even their teachers who support the walk have too much to do. These lovely amazing leaders haven’t been able to see what a walk really like.
I am not only asking you to support getting water in other places but how about showing up for OUR youth and helping them to see their value for taking time together to raise consciousness, see how to work together, how to give voice to what matters to them. Show UP show these teens they matter. Their work matters their hearts matter. Support these youth they are our future. Don’t they deserve to see they have power to change lives!!! SHOW UP, DONATE. They need us the world needs them. Don’t let these kids think they can slip through the cracks show them their hard work matters. It is important to bring water and education to those in needs but we need to show OUR YOUTH that their hard work matters.
To donate go to http://wisdomspring.org
One of our members of the Heritage Branch, Gillian Amrein, wrote about Walking for Water in her schools newspaper! Visit the link below to read her article!! https://hhspawprint.org/5970/news/what-is-walking-for-water/
A couple photos from last years walk on the East Coast!! As we are now less than 2 weeks from our 20th annual Walk, we want to remind everyone and anyone that donations are accepted at any time! Let’s raise the most money possible for our 20th anniversary 💙💚💧#waterislife #changinglives #makingadifference
And finally, we will be selling these gorgeous items! Make sure to join us at the east coast walk on June 3rd, where you will be able to purchase some of these items! Get excited!! 💦💦
At the east coast walk, we will also be selling some pottery and linens! Scroll to see all of these beautiful items!!
Next up, we have some beautiful jewelry!! This includes an abundance of stunning bracelets and even necklaces!!
Walking For Water! Let’s get excited!! The east coast walk is coming up soon and we can’t wait to share some of what we will be selling!! Here, we have some handmade purses from Guatemala! Look out for some new posts where we will show you more of our selling items!
On June 3, at 8:30 am at Morven Park we will be celebrating 20 years of our youth that have and continue to make a difference in the lives of villagers in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, and all over India in bringing water and education to those that don’t have access to clean water Wisdom Spring / Walking for Water Join us if you are able in Leesburg, Virginia or donate on line. Help us continue to do this great work with your support. Below is one of the villages in Togo that we hope to help!
Join us June 3 at 8:30am in Leesburg, Virginia @morvenpark or donate by going to wisdomspring .org and bring clean water to villages that walk hours for water. Help us make a difference! #waterislife #nonproft #givelife #teensmakingadifference #walkin4water_
Please join us for the walk at Morven Park on June 3rd at 8:30am!
Many do not understand the privileges that we have living in America. We have access to clean water, money, and resources all while children, women, and men walk miles in search of water each day. Come join us June 3rd in Leesburg, Virginia to raise money to build wells throughout Africa and India #waterislife💧 #walkingforwater #walkingwithapurpose
So lucky to be hosting our walk this year at Morvern Park!! Join us June 3rd to explore the area and walk for people without accessibility to water. Donate today @ Wisdomspring.org 💚💙💧
Our east coast chapter is prepping for the walk on June 3rd!! Get excited!! For those on the east coast join us on June 3rd at 8:30 am @ morvern park!! #walkingforwater #waterislife💧 #waterisahumanright
It’s Water Fact Wednesday!
It’s Water Fact Wednesday! Did you know that women and girls spend an estimated 200 million hours carrying water every day? Be thinking of this as you let water flow from your sinks!
Such a beautiful day! I love these teens so much and they are special! True humanitarians! Raising awareness and getting water and education to those who struggle. you can still donate. Go to wisdomspring.org.
THE WALK IS TOMORROW! Join us from 12 - 3 pm at the Laguna Beach High School field to help us make a difference. There will be fun games and activities for those of all ages! The annual silent auction will be held at the walk and online at https://givebutter.com/c/wfwwest2023/auction Go to wisdomspring.org for more details.
THIS SUNDAY!! Come and join the fun.
DETAILS FOR THE EVENT IN LAGUNA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Date: MARCH 26, 2023
Time: 12 pm – 3 pm
Location: Laguna Beach High School – Stadium
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF WALKING, GAMES, A SILENT AUCTION, TREATS, walkingforwater #wisdomspring #community #educatewomenandchildren #teenlead #volunteers #teenswhomakeadifference #sobonfusome #lagunabeachhighschool #water
Help us bring water to those in need. Join us March 26 at Laguna Beach track. #Walking4water_ #lagunabeach #teens #auction #familytime #familyfun #nonprofit #Waterislife #bethechange Wisdom Spring / Walking for Water
Annual walk and auction is in 3 days! Stand up for the right to water at Laguna Beach High School.
WHERE WE WORK
Over the years we have worked in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, and India. We are always exploring opportunities both overseas and in the United States. Part of this is finding strong and reliable partners to share the work with, since it takes many people to make a project happen. LEARN MORE.
Our Top Priorities
We commit every day to making long lasting change for the world around us. We do this through several key areas of focus that make up part of our core mission.
YOUTH
Our projects have the success they do because we engage high school age students in leadership roles. They bring a focus and passion that inspires others to contribute and get involved. They are the future of this work.
EDUCATION
Knowledge is power. In parts of the world, covering the cost of school tuition poses a huge challenge for families. As a result access to education and higher learning becomes impossible. We commit to bridge that gap.
WATER
Water is life. We take for granted every day that we can simply turn on a tap and fill a glass or a pot with water. However this is not the experience of everyone in the world. We strive to improve that reality.
Upcoming Events
WALKING FOR WATER 2023
IT IS OUR 20TH YEAR THIS YEAR FOR WALKING FOR WATER. OUR HOPE IS FOR MANY MORE TO COME! MAKE SURE TO SAVE THE DATES.
WEST COAST WALK – LAGUNA BEACH, CA – MAR 26, 2023
EAST COAST WALK – LEESBURG, VA – JUNE 3, 2023 (8:30AM)
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