Christian Relief Services Charities Inc

Educational institutions:a key principle of bwa's mission is that education is the future of africa. Since our founding, prioritizing the education of africa's younger generation has been essential for bwa. This year, bwa awarded a total of $112,895 in cash grants to support educational programs in kenya, zambia, tanzania, chad, sierra leone, cameroon, and zimbabwe. We have developed partnerships that have enabled children and youth to attend school in these countries for over a decade. In total, 839 students benefited from our school fee support, classroom construction, and other educational programs this year.see schedule o for continuation)in many regions of africa, access to educational resources is often severely limited. By providing school desks, we can significantly enhance the quality of education, improve health outcomes, boost attendance, and help students achieve outstanding academic results. That's why bwa is dedicated to delivering school desks to schools that need proper furniture. In fy25, we proudly supplied six 40-foot containers filled with 1,687 desks (chairs and tables) to rural schools in ethiopia and sierra leone. This initiative reflects our commitment to making a tangible difference, with the total fair market value of $220,440.in ethiopia, bwa collaborated with the hu to provide combined school desks for 729 students in the eastern hararge region. In sierra leone, bwa supplied combined desks to fhdo schools and rydo partner schools, benefiting 958 students. Additionally, bwa partnered with the amhara development association in ethiopia to deliver two 40-foot containers filled with 35,047 books. These donations will benefit over 30,000 students in the wollo and bahir dar regions. The total fair market value of these contributions is $756,000.in kericho, kenya, bwa is thrilled to announce the construction of three additional classrooms at kebeneti secondary school! This exciting development will support the flourishing local community and directly benefit 120 eager students, ensuring they have a welcoming and spacious environment for their education.

Water, sanitation, and hygiene (wash) program:since its inception in 1997, bwa has been on a remarkable journey, transforming lives across sub-saharan africa through impactful water, sanitation, and hygiene (wash) initiatives. By safeguarding natural springs, drilling new wells, rehabilitating damaged ones, and constructing school latrines, bwa is providing thousands of families and students with access to safe water and sanitationa vital resource for thriving communities. This year, bwa awarded $210,062 for the wash program in eight countries.(see schedule o for continuation)protecting spring water ensures that reliable, clean sources are available while new and restored wells bring water closer to villages. This not only minimizes the risk of disease but also saves precious time for women and children, allowing them to focus on education and economic activities. The establishment of school latrines promotes hygiene, reduces absenteeismespecially among girlsand fosters dignity within educational settings.these collaborative efforts have led to a significant decline in waterborne diseases, increased school participation, and enhanced opportunities for personal and community development. With strong emphasis on community involvement and training, bwa ensures the sustainability of these initiatives, empowering residents to take ownership and maintain their facilities.this year has been exceptional, with bwa completing 84 projects that have positively impacted more than 70,300 individuals. Noteworthy achievements include protecting 15 spring water sources in uganda, repairing 19 wells in ethiopia, constructing 14 new wells and two school latrines in malawi, and addressing similar needs in several other countries. Bwa's integrated wash approach continues to spread health, hope, and opportunity to some of the most underserved communities in the region, and the future holds even more promise.