Deep breath. Sometimes all you need is a glass of water. 

Photo credit: Joni Abdalla

“Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. … Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.

We’re back in action. 

Sorry for keeping you hanging in December (and what is with us posting this on a Monday?!). You know what they say, it’s #ThirstyThursday somewhere. Enjoy the fresh tunes.

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Without easy access to water on parts of the reservation, Navajo life has some unique, water-related quirks. Public schools used to have “shower days” for students from remote homes; some small hotels in Gallup, NM still offer “shower only” service, and coin-operated laundromats remain a popular gathering place all day long.

Learn more about DIGDEEP’s work to protect the human rights of Navajo living in the United States… because every person, everywhere deserves access to clean water.

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Ever wonder what happens when you donate to DIGDEEP?

1. After we process your donation, we work with our partners to find the right community in our field sites (now: Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon and New Mexico).

2. We select a project with a unique human rights challenge. Sometimes it’s a school or community without access to clean water. It might also be a prison, an orphanage or some other marginalized group.

3. We meet the community, as our partners plan project execution. DIGDEEP works through communities, not for them, and we require active participation every step of the way. 

4. Once a water project is complete, the work has only begun. We lead community-wide sanitation and hygiene education, establish long-term sustainability mechanisms like water councils, introduce human rights concepts, and assess any special needs.

5. DIGDEEP sends a field team twice a year from our LA headquarters to review projects. Our partners commit to monitoring installed projects for up to 5 years. 

6. We deliver a report to you - our donors - detailing the impact of your gift. Reports include data, pictures, personal stories, maps and a list of the donations that funded that specific project. 

You can view a sample report here. 

DIGDEEP takes a human-centered, rights-based approach to water poverty. Want to join us? You can learn more and donate online.

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Merry Christmas from DIGDEEP, our staff, and the incredible people we serve. Joy to the world!

Photo of the day: 

Often times children skip class to collect clean water for their families. Help them stay in school. Give the gift of water. #homefortheholidays

www.digdeepwater.org/holiday

Give the Gift of Water this Christmas! Prevent 3,000 mothers from having to walk for water. Help them stay home with their families instead & celebrate the holidays. 

Photo of the Day: 

Some women wake up at 5AM to collect dirty water in effort to avoid fighting over the limited source. Give the gift of water. #homefortheholidays 

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By donating time and labor the local community gains a sense of ownership over the new project. Help them build their own. #homefortheholidays @Water Collective 

Visit www.digdeepwater.org to shop the DIGDEEP / Water Collective gift catalogue. Make an impact this season & change someone’s life - give the gift of water.

Photo of the day:

7,000 people collect water from this source. Dirty water carries rampant disease often resulting in preventable deaths. Give the gift of water. #homefortheholidays 

Visit www.digdeepwater.org to shop the DIGDEEP / Water Collective gift catalogue. Make an impact this season & change someone’s life - give the gift of water.

Photo of the day: 

Lokando has one small stream that locals use for drinking, bathing, and cooking – often a breading ground for harmful bacteria. Give the gift of water. #homefortheholidays 

Photo of the day:

Many youth migrate to urban areas in search of better facilities. Help them stay with their families & give the gift of water. #homefortheholidays @WaterCollective

Photo of the Day:

Women gather to celebrate the holidays with traditional dances in Cameroon. Give the gift of water. #homefortheholidays @WaterCollective