I've had access to clean water for 40 years, wow.

Hi, everyone!

Thank you for visiting my birthday campaign for The Humans of Sahel.

In 40 days (on 10/25), I will turn 40! Let's be honest, the day isn't a big deal and the number doesn't define me BUT it's on the calendar as a reason to Celebrate Life. So, let's! Are you with me?

Let's believe in our collective ability to make an impact in the name of togetherness. In the name of our common bond. Because We're All Human.

Say that out loud: We're All Human. A stunning and sometimes hard reality.

"Every human life is worth the same, and worth saving." - J.K. Rowling

Let's say Yes To Clean Water For Everyone by helping The Humans of Sahel.

My goal is to raise $2,040 (my feelings won't be hurt if I/we raise so much more). My dream is to visit The Humans of Sahel to celebrate the flow of water, of life.

Please read more about Sahel below.

Thank you with a full cup of gratitude!
Maura

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About Sahel

During the hotter part of the year, the average temperature in the Sahel region of West Africa is more than 110 degrees.

For women here, not having access to clean water means hours of painful and exhausting work. Many of them walk miles each day just to reach the 100-year-old hole in the ground where they collect water. And they make that trip four or five times. Not only is that water contaminated and dirt-colored, but it has to be pulled up by hand, one bucket at a time.

The homemade rope burns their hands; it causes bleeding and leaves callouses — even scars. And sometimes the rope breaks, causing women to fall into the wells.

But we can change all of that!

We can bring solar powered pumps into communities and pipe water to tap stands right next to these women’s homes. We can bring time, energy and a better future to 100,000 people in Mali and Niger.

Help me play a small part in changing the lives of women in the Sahel -- PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO MY CAMPAIGN.

We can do this, thank you!
Maura