Rock band Jars of Clay, well known for its humanitarian efforts worldwide, is using the release of its new album as a platform to provide clean water for Africans in need. The band hopes to raise at least $300,000 for clean water projects in Africa with the help of sales from its September 5th release of Good Monsters.
As part of the effort, The Global Water Challenge (GWC) will provide a matching donation of up to $100,000 to the band’s Blood: Water Mission. The band will donate $1.00 for each of the first 100,000 copies of Good Monsters sold. Funds raised will go toward the provision of clean water in Africa.
The Global Water Challenge (GWC) is an initiative to save lives and reduce suffering in the developing world by providing safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene education to people who lack these basic services. Launched by The Coca-Cola Company in partnership with a diverse coalition of corporations, foundations, and aid organizations, the GWC is a unique partnership to build healthy communities and provide sustainable solutions to ensure the availability of potable water. The goal of the GWC is to bring safe water and sanitation to millions by identifying and multiplying the solutions that work.
Working together, the Blood: Water Mission and the GWC are expanding their collective influence and delivering a sustainable clean water solution to at-risk communities.