Water for Bushmen of Kalahari, Botswana
Vox’s Brian King & Jeff Kammeraad flew into Gaborone, Botswana last week. They met with Jaco van Rensburg and Wikkie du Plessis who drove the Vox repair truck through from South Africa. The Kalahari Bushmen of Botswana received the right to return to their homeland in 2006, but were denied access to borehole (well) water [...]
Vox Repair Trailer Hits the Road
The newly constructed Vox well repair trailer made its debut at the 24 Hour LeMons Race at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, MI this past weekend. The trailer features a fully functioning well (from Mozambique!) and will be used for training, awareness and fundraising for Vox water projects in Africa.
Lesotho Water Safari
A Vox Water Safari team from South Africa will be conducting a water survey in Lesotho next week. About 40% of the population of Lesotho lives on less than $1.25 per day.
World Water Day
March 22 is World Water Day. All across the globe, people are moving to do something about the 1.1 billion people in our world who still lack access to clean, safe water. We invite you to participate by making a donation at watertogether.org. As little as $10 can help 5 people receive access to clean [...]
LeMons RACE [well]
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LeMons race car driver, Brad Haan, has committed to racing for water at this years LeMons Race in an effort to raise money for well restorations in Mozambique. The LeMons Race will be held on April 16–17 at the Gingerman Raceway, South Haven and they have generously chosen VOX United as its official Charity. Donate [...]
Pennies From Heaven
Leaders, Irene Sauseda And Samantha Perez of Lodi, CA wanted to help children in their church cultivate compassion for others around the world. After a short presentation on the need for clean water, 25 kids (ages 3-12) decided to start collecting coins. When the project was completed, the kids raised $110. The coins will go toward helping [...]
Water Safari Botswana
Recently, Vox United was invited to address a unique “no water” scenario in the country of Botswana. A team from Vox will travel on a mini Water Safari to install a deep-well pump for a marginalized people group. The US and South African team members will work with local leadership to complete the project, providing clean [...]
Doing [well]
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There are currently 11 campaigns up and running on the Water Together site. Each campaign raises $2500 for a complete well restoration that will give water to a minimum of 1,500 people in Africa. We are 1/6 of the way to our financial goal. Check it out at watertogether.org/projects
Fabrication Begins on Repair Unit
Construction began this past weekend on a custom Well Repair Trailer. This trailer will remain in the USA and is designed to mirror the Water Safari Well Repair Unit in Mozambique. It’s purpose is to create awareness, generate funds, and train people in African well repair. The finished product will have a fully functioning well [...]
Vox Repair Team to Meet in Joburg
Water Together Field Manager, Clemente Matimba recently returned from Nampulo, Mozambique where he attended a National Conference about the state of Mozambique’s water supply and sanitation needs. The conference was also attended by USAID and other NGO’s. Vox leaders from Mozambique, South Africa and the United States will be gathering for a summit meeting at [...]
DO IT [well]
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Vox’s new well restoration campaign is called DO IT [well]. It’s an easy way for you and you friends to do what you enjoy doing while helping people in Africa get clean water. Northern Mozambique is full of non-functioning wells, that when restored, can provide clean, safe water to over 1500 people. Groups, businesses, fraternities, [...]
Christmas Gifts
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for your brother, cousin, mother-in-law, boss, kids’ teachers, or the random person whose name you drew in the ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange? Celebrate [well] this holiday season by giving the gift of clean water. Vox makes it easy to give world-changing gifts to those around you by providing downloadable [...]
Well Repair Concept Trailer
A small team from west Michigan is currently working on a few concepts for another mobile well repair unit. The end goal is to outfit a donated 4×4 and custom trailer that will be used Stateside for several purposes including well restoration training, awareness and fundraising. We keep you posted as things develop.
Water Safari Ends on High Note
Vox’s Water Safari finished it’s first expedition last week. With national security alerts due to rioting and transitions in government leadership, the Water Safari team had to wait several days before receiving a new clearance status to repair wells. After meeting with local government the team worked overtime to restore as many dormant wells as [...]
Track Water Safari
Water Safari 2010 is under way. Track the expedition here. A travel team comprised of individuals from the US, Brazil and South Africa left Johannesburg, South Africa late Saturday night to begin the 5-day trek to Northern Mozambique. In a few days they will be joined by Mozambican counterparts and several others from the US. [...]
First Water Safari Truck Arrives
Jaco van Rensburg returned to Johannesburg this week after traveling to Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to pick up the first well repair truck for Vox. The vehicle is a Land Cruiser series 70 workhorse and is outfitted for Africa’s roughest terrain. This, along with a second truck will accommodate the first of many Water Safari expeditions. [...]
School Raises Over $1000 for Well Repairs
On Field Day at New Groningen Elementary School in Zeeland, MI, Principal Jim Schoettle presented VOX with a check for $1,153.00. The donation was raised by students through the school’s fundraiser and walk-a-thon. The money will be used to help African kids gain access to clean water. We look forward to applying these funds to [...]
Water Safari Well Repair Expedition
Vox conducted a three-month water and health study in northern Mozambique that concluded in mid-January. Two teams surveyed over 100 villages and the survey helped us identify 103 non-functioning wells. Local and International teams are currently being assembled and Vox’s “Water Safari Expedition” is slated for departure in late August, pending finances and logistics. If [...]
Vox 2010 Well Repair Goals
On the heels of a 3 month survey, Vox has identified 103 non-functioning wells in Northern Mozambique. A repair expedition is now officially slated for late August and early September, 2010. With your help, we can quickly and effectively provide thousands of needy people with the gift of clean, safe water. We invite you, your [...]
Water Together
Water Together is a simple and easy way to donate to clean water projects in Africa. You can start your own well project, give toward an existing well project, fund a water filter, and more. Donations can be as little as $5. Visit watertogether.org Together we can make a difference!
Nseue Well is Running
A new well well in the Mozambican village of Nseue was completed today. The pump was added and the water is running! Here we see the first streams of water from the new pump and well. At the beginning, the water can sometimes be sandy from the drilling, but will clear up in no time. [...]
Well Drilling
A well has been drilled in the village of Rovuma, Mozambique. The pump will soon be added to complete the project.
Well Surveying Teams
Vox has sponsored two teams in Mozambique that are currently identifying non-functioning wells and conducting health & hygiene surveys. When finished, the three month survey project will help formalize Water Safari expeditions for 2010.
