By Dionne Roberts Exploring the Heart of West Africa The Republic of Niger is the sixth-largest country on the continent of Africa and the second-largest in West Africa. It is a landlocked country sharing borders with several neighbors. Although it has the sad distinction of being one of the poorest countries in the world, Niger… Read more »
Joy and Purpose Through Service
By Jalene Jacob A Simple Desire When I decided to join Wells Bring Hope, I wasn’t entirely sure how I would balance part-time volunteering with my full-time career in healthcare. What began as a simple desire to give back quickly became something much deeper: a source of joy, connection, and purpose. I remember attending my… Read more »
Denim and Diamonds
On Sunday, September 21st, Wells Bring Hope’s founder and president Barbara Goldberg welcomed guests to the Club Room at Bel Air Crest. The theme was “Denim & Diamonds,” and the event featured music by Ted Kamp & Friends. With its cushy chairs and elegant décor, the lounge had a relaxed, laidback feel. With perfect weather… Read more »
Supporting Malian Health Reform from the Ground Up
By Jalene Jacob Mali has embarked on an ambitious journey to rebuild its healthcare system, unveiling a comprehensive plan that includes 973 recommendations across 68 strategic areas. This initiative aims to address critical challenges such as the shortage of medical personnel, inadequate funding, and limited access to healthcare services, particularly in rural regions. A cornerstone of… Read more »
Partnerships for Health: Lessons from Niger’s Fight Against River Blindness
Jalene Jacob Niger has made history. After decades of dedicated efforts, the country has become the first in Africa and 5th globally (joining Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico) to successfully eliminate river blindness which is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus (O. volvulus). Onchocerciasis, as it is formally known, is a debilitating disease of… Read more »
We’ve Expanded to Mali!
By Barbara Goldberg and Kate Cusimano After 17 years of working only in Niger, we are excited to announce that Wells Bring Hope is expanding! At the suggestion of our longtime partner, World Vision, we have started working in Mali, Niger’s neighbor to the west. We kicked off this new effort by funding 24 solar-powered… Read more »
The Tuareg Struggle: Climate, Conflict, and Cultural Loss
By Manvitha Prasad Kathula The Tuareg are a nomadic Berber people who have roamed the vast Sahara Desert for centuries, known for their resilience, rich culture, and distinct identity. They inhabit areas across Mali, Niger, Algeria, Libya, and Burkina Faso. Their society is typically feudal and has a matrilineal system of inheritance. With a population… Read more »
Rising Temperatures and Food Security: Addressing the Agricultural Crisis in the Sahel
By Tawanda Mukwekwezeke Over the past century, Earth has experienced a significant rise in global temperatures, driven largely by human activity and environmental changes. The pace of warming has quickened dramatically in recent decades, with 2023 marking a new high as the warmest year on record, being 2.12°F above the 20th-century average. This remarkable heat… Read more »
Clean Water: Unlocking Education for Girls
By Job Bolloh Did you know that more than 80 percent of people in Niger live in rural areas, and about three-quarters of them lack access to clean drinking water? Unfortunately, women and girls bear the heaviest brunt of this water scarcity. Women and girls are usually forced to walk for several hours just to… Read more »
Wells Bring Hope’s Annual Fundraiser
On Sunday, September 22nd , Wells Bring Hope’s founder and president Barbara Goldberg welcomed over 100 guests to the Club Room at Bel Air Crest. The theme was “It’s Jazz Time,” featuring music by The Sam Graham Trio. With its cushy chairs and elegant décor, the lounge had a relaxed, laidback mood. With perfect weather,… Read more »
