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Up to 4,000 East Africans Are Given Hope for Progress, Change and Prosperity in the New Year.

Laguna Beach, Calif. January 22, 2010. Wells of Life and its parent organization, Fields of Life, worked tirelessly throughout 2009 with their teams in order to kick off the construction of multiple new water wells in Uganda. Since the start of the new year, four new water wells have been built, keeping both organizations on track of their goal of constructing 100 new water wells by the end of 2010. This project will improve health and living conditions, start saving lives, and provide up to 100,000 East Africans access to clean and safe drinking water. read more >>

Nick Jordan, Orange County Real Estate Professional, Closes $8.25 Million Listing Resulting in the Construction of Additional Water Wells in East Africa.

Laguna Beach, Calif. November 19, 2009. Nick Jordan, a well respected luxury real estate agent, recently sold an $8.25 million home site at the world class Montage Hotel and Resort in Laguna Beach. This transaction places Nick Jordan among a handful of real estate agents having their most successful year yet, despite a tough economy. read more >>

Gulf Coast Western Pledges $15,000 in Donations Towards Changing the Lives of More Than 10,000 East Africans Through Non-Profit Organization, Wells of Life

Laguna Beach, Calif., October 21, 2009 - Wells of Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing East African villages with clean, safe, and accessible water sources, proudly announces their first corporate sponsorship. Gulf Coast Western, an established Dallas based oil and gas exploration company, has committed $15,000 towards the creation of ten new water wells. read more >>

Laguna Beach Based Marketing Agency, Brilliant Blue, Commits to Saving Lives in Africa by Donating $50,000 to Local Non-Profit Organization, Wells of Life

Laguna Beach, Calif. October 9, 2009. Brilliant Blue, an established leader in the brand, interactive, and marketing world, eagerly announced their support for Wells of Life, a non profit organization devoted to improving drinking water conditions in East Africa. Brilliant Blue has agreed to commit over $50,000 in support towards the cause. read more >>

Wells of Life Co-Founder, Nick Jordan, Strongly Supports Clinton Global Initiative While Continuing His Quest to Provide Clean Drinking Water in Africa

Laguna Beach, Calif., September 25, 2009. Wells of Life Co-Founder, Nick Jordan, pledges his support to the Clinton Global Initiative with his own initiatives that closely follow Clinton’s purpose. Nick Jordan plans on representing Wells of Life at the next annual conference planned for September of 2010. Jordan aims to inspire and empower others to pledge the same support in combating poverty, disease, and putting an end to global suffering. read more >>

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Quick Facts

  • One in six people worldwide do not have access to safe drinking water.
  • Water makes up 70% of the earth, but 1.1 billion people lack access to safe water supplies.
  • According to the U.N., a child dies from waterborne diseases every 15 seconds.
  • In East Africa, water-related disease kills 1 in 4 children who die before the age of 5.
  • 70% of East African hospital visits are caused by unsafe drinking water.
  • Women and children walk an average of three miles a day to fetch water.
  • Women in Africa and Asia carry the U.S. luggage allowance (44 pounds) of water on their heads..
  • The average U.S. home uses 100 gallons of water each day; an African family uses about five gallons of water each day.