The Adventure Project

Meet Tammi, one of our incredible, passionate advocates and fundraisers. Read about her experience raising awareness and funds for The Adventure Project’s programs, such as our Water Campaign.

How did you do it?
“I would love to take credit for it, but really it is just using the amazing tools that the Adventure Project Team creates for these campaigns. I am so busy during the day, and the ability to cut and paste a link, or to use succinct language to explain how what we are doing is going to tangibly change the lives of real people. That’s the kind of messaging that reaches me personally, so it’s great to have that at our fingertips! Most of my friends who contributed towards the campaign appreciated being able to do it so easily, and it keeps them coming back!”

What was your favorite part of the process? Or what surprised you most?
“Wow, as crazy as it sounds, one of my favorite parts is hitting refresh on the computer when we’re on a deadline to raise a specific amount. It’s almost addicting watching the numbers creep up and up as donations come trickling in, and knowing that every $550 means thousands of REAL lives are going to be changed. It’s hard to put that feeling into words, but I do know that it has kept me up past my bedtime more than once!”

Why did you invest your time, talent and resources for the campaign? What stirred your heart about it?
“Because I am tired of the widely held assumption that the world’s poorest people just want handouts. It is a privilege to partner with an organization like The Adventure Project that gets it. They get that basic tenet of ‘teach a man (or woman!!) to fish’ and they encourage the rest of us to get on board too. I think most people that have grown up in Western privilege think that so many of the problems in the world are too big to solve, but campaigns like this, and like the stove campaign before it, show that is not the case. It helps individuals who want to help but don’t know how to empower individuals who would like that little start-up push and don’t know where to get it. Dignity and empowerment are the name of the game, and it is so much FUN to play!!!”

To learn more about the campaigns and initiatives that are inspiring Tammi, visit The Adventure Project.

Want to help a community in India maintain access to clean water? Help us as we hire and train local leaders to become mechanics, earn a living, and provide clean water. Our goal is to give enough mechanic jobs out to ensure healthier lives for nearly 1 million people.

Learn more about our clean water program at www.theadventureproject.org

We have two fabulous featured Well Mechanic Club members today: Kelsey and Mark Ellis of Olympia, WA.

Last Friday, Mark and Kelsey hosted a dinner party at their home. Kelsey prepared her favorite recipes, used her best china, and sold tickets on her fundraising page for $25.

The couple’s goal is to fund one well mechanic in India who will keep clean water flowing for 5,000 people.

We love these fun and creative fundraisers (especially any involving food)! Hope you all are inspired by our Well Mechanics Club members too. To learn more about the group, check out our Pinterest board!

And to learn more about The Adventure Project’s mission of providing clean water for nearly 1 million people, visit our website: www.theadventureproject.org

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Regular well maintenance can prevent costly breakdowns, saving communities thousands of dollars. Learn about the well mechanics in rural India at www.theadventureproject.org.

Today’s featured member from our Well Mechanics Club is Cassie Burback, a passionate mom who raised $1,205 for clean water in India.

How did she do it?
Cassie leveraged social media such as her Facebook and Twitter, along with her blog. Her passion showed through her writing and advocating, inspiring her networks and community to rally behind the cause as well.

What were the results?
She raised over $1,000 — enough to hire two mechanics and provide clean water for over 10,000 people in rural India!

Why do we love this?
Cassie told us that her favorite part was “seeing unexpected donations come in from old friends and being able to connect again.” Not only did she raise money for clean water, but she also inspired and brought together people within her immediate community and outside of it. Awesome.

To learn more about sustainable access to clean water, visit www.theadventureproject.org and give today to the cause!

One well mechanic in rural India maintains approximately 50 wells, ensuring clean water for over 5000 people. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org, and help us reach nearly 1 million people with clean water!

A woman walks home after getting clean water to drink and cook with at her local water well.

The Adventure Project has a new spin on the water crisis. Learn more about solutions that bring long-term impact and flowing water to men, women, and children in India: www.theadventureproject.org

Meet Kim Pellegrino (and her beautiful family). Kim raised over $1,000 on World Water Day, helping to hire and train one well mechanic in India. Read our quick interview with Kim about the creative idea she came up with to fundraise.

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Your blog address: www.nestingwithtwo.tumblr.com
Your photography blog: www.pellegrinophotography.com

How did you do it?
I decided to organize a photo session day highlighting mothers for Mothers’ Day. While I was processing the details, I suddenly thought about adding another element to this day. Giving back. Once the thought was in my head, I couldn’t ignore it. So I advertised a 30 minute session, 10 photos, $100 per session….and my commitment was that 50% of my proceeds would be donated to theadventureproject with a goal of raising $550 to hire a mechanic. At that point, I was addicted to spreading the word; I posted a message on my Nesting With Two blog to get the word out.

What was your favorite part of the process? Or what surprised you most?
My favorite part is that everyone that has signed up for the photo session has commented that they are excited about the cause. Awesome. It means something to others and that is exciting.

Why did you invest your time, talent and resources for the campaign? What stirred your heart about it?
We are so richly blessed. The Lord has truly blessed us beyond measure. Why not give back. Spread the word. He provides so much when we are faithful to his calling.

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Read more about Kim’s Mothers’ Day fundraiser, or donate directly to the cause.

To learn more about clean water solutions in India, visit www.theadventureproject.org.

The Adventure Project is working to keep clean water flowing in rural India by expanding a well mechanics program. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org, or join us today in bringing nearly 1 million people clean water.

School girls watch as local mechanics repair the well in their community that provides clean water for hundreds of families.

Learn more about providing sustainable access to clean water at www.theadventureproject.org.

Here’s a fresh way to give: for every vanilla-almond scented bar of soap you purchase, a portion of the proceeds will go towards hiring and training a local leader in rural India to become a well mechanic, who will then go on to maintain 50 wells and provide clean water to over 5,000 people.

All from a bar of soap.

So pick up yours today. Do good and smell good all in one shot.

Oh, and did we mention that all soaps are organic and vegan? So many wins for just $20.

Learn more about sustainable access to clean water at www.theadventureproject.org.

Through training and supporting community leaders to be well mechanics, The Adventure Project is working to ensure clean water for thousands in rural India. Learn more at www.theadventureproject.org.