We are living through strange times. The number of people living in poverty has increased, and the available funds to help them has decreased. How does a non-profit continue to help others? Specifically, how can CEED continue to drill water wells? During a global pandemic, how can a village survive […]
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The response to our request for Good Samaritan Funds was wonderful–thank you all so much! When life exists so tenuously as it does in rural Uganda, simple acts of kindness and generosity go a long way. The good news to report is that CEED is now designated an essential business […]
Dear Friends and Families of CEED, I have been living in Africa since late June of last year. Things were going quite well for CEED and our drill teams. We were drilling for Wells of Life, an outfit from California, and they were keeping us very busy. CEED had […]
We’ve all been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are expressing their fear, anxiety, and grief. Certainly fear of the unknown is at the top or close to the top of everyone’s list. We are navigating new waters with our destination still out of sight. Yet, I understand that millions, […]
When I say that I am going to Uganda, I get a few different responses. The first is one of incredulity: Why would you ever do that? The idea of flying across an ocean and another continent to get to Africa is just not even in their realm of possibility, […]
I wrote “Burdens” because I found out what a terrible disease bilharzia is. When we were in the village of Kyakajoro, I asked the lady with bilharzia if her disease was fatal. She looked at me and said, ” all our illnesses are fatal if not treated. Even though I […]
The other day I talked about us having to visit different villages to determine the problems the people were experiencing from drinking contaminated surface water. CEED has specific questions we ask the people to see if there is anything unique in a community. I also mentioned the […]
Our first charity Gala in honor of our 20th Birthday was held at the Phipps Conservatory with 150 guests in attendance. We are so grateful for their generosity as many water wells and well rehabs were funded–Thank you so much! It’s raining now in Uganda. The rains are so necessary […]
Two weeks ago, the drill team, Herbert and I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer Riddle and Mike Henry. Both live in North Carolina and have been doing work in Uganda East Africa. In 2015 Jennifer started a 501(c)3 called “Marking Progress”. While in Uganda they were told to contact CEED […]
Dear Family and Friends of CEED, Last week we had the pleasure of witnessing a borehole being drilled at God’s Care School in the village of Kabwoya, Uganda. This school has been requesting a well for three years. I don’t know who donated the money for this well but I wish […]