ClearWater Initiative's 5th Anniversary Celebration
June 12, 6:00 - 8:30pm
The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY
Join ClearWater Initiative and award-winning documentarian Michael Davie in NYC on June 12 for a celebration of ClearWater's 5th anniversary. Davie, whose credits include National Geographic Television, CNN and PBS, will present his compelling lecture "Africa: Through the Lens."
Tickets are $50 ($23 is tax dedictible) and available now through our donation page. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door by cash or check.
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We look forward to seeing you for a terrific night of celebration, education and reflection!
Join Team ClearWater in The Run for the Fallen or The Army Ten-Miler
We're happy to announce two 2012 opportunities to join Team ClearWater, a group of runners and walkers participating in and fundraising around events such as road races, triathalons and more!
The Run for the Fallen will be held in Connecticut on July 28 will feature a 60-kilometer road race and options for running or walking on a track at the finish. Starting in Crystal Lake and finishing in Glastonbury, the race has options for both running a portion of the road race or simply joining others at the track to do laps, hear speakers, and cheer on the road team when they enter the stadium. There is no cost to participate - all you need is an interest in moving your feet and rasing funds for ClearWater!
The Army Ten-Miler will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 21. This picturesque ten-mile race weaves its way through the monuments in our nation's capital. 2012 will mark Team ClearWater's 3rd anniversary of running the Ten-Miler! Race weekend will feature Team get-togethers before and after the race. If you'd like to join Team ClearWater for either event, please email Stacy Johnson at sjohnson@clearwaterinitiative.org.
Team ClearWater Runs the Army Ten-Miler, Washington, D.C. (October 2011)Team ClearWater, a dedicated group of runners, fundraisers and volunteers, took on the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., raising over $13,000 for ClearWater’s projects in Uganda. Race weekend began with a group pasta dinner in D.C. and wrapped up with a post-race brunch near the finish line. Thanks to all who came out in support of Team ClearWater, and congratulations to all our runners!
Running the Army Ten-Miler has become a terrific annual tradition for ClearWater supporters, and the 2012 race will be here before we know it. If you’re interested in getting involved or joining Team ClearWater, please email info@clearwaterinitiative.org and we’ll keep you posted on the race date and how to join the team.
Larchmont Temple, Larchmont, NY (May 2011)
Over 150 members of Larchmont Temple learned about ClearWater at “Larchmont Temple Gives Back.” The event celebrated ways to give back to the greater community and recognize the many blessings we share. The community learned about ClearWater's mission, projects and commitment to clean water projects in northern Uganda. Larchmont Temple was the site ClearWater's first education event, and we are proud that our partnership remains strong. We thank Larchmont for your continued support!
Town of Glastonbury, CT (May 2011)
Peace Jam 2011, organized by the town of Glastonbury youth, was a day to come together in the town square to raise awareness and make change. Peace Jam focused on the local and global water crisis. Beth Segaloff spoke about the story of ClearWater Initiative and our continued efforts and commitment to help those in Uganda.
ClearWater speaks at "CheeRing 2011 パフォーマンス発表会", Tokyo, Japan (February 2011)
Young students at Makiko Nakayama's CheeRing School raised money for ClearWater as part of the school's "Cheering the World" project through the selling of cheerleading related items. ClearWater representative Yoav Hilman spoke to over 300 students and parents at the "CheeRing 2011 パフォーマンス発表会" held at Gotenyama Garden in Tokyo. He briefly outlined clean water concerns and challenges in the conflict-affected areas of northern Uganda and accepted CheeRing's generous contribution.
ClearWater CEO David Abraham speaks at the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (November 2010)
Larchmont Temple, Larchmont, NY (May 2011)
Over 150 members of Larchmont Temple learned about ClearWater at “Larchmont Temple Gives Back.” The event celebrated ways to give back to the greater community and recognize the many blessings we share. The community learned about ClearWater's mission, projects and commitment to clean water projects in northern Uganda. Larchmont Temple was the site ClearWater's first education event, and we are proud that our partnership remains strong. We thank Larchmont for your continued support!
Town of Glastonbury, CT (May 2011)
Peace Jam 2011, organized by the town of Glastonbury youth, was a day to come together in the town square to raise awareness and make change. Peace Jam focused on the local and global water crisis. Beth Segaloff spoke about the story of ClearWater Initiative and our continued efforts and commitment to help those in Uganda.
ClearWater speaks at "CheeRing 2011 パフォーマンス発表会", Tokyo, Japan (February 2011)
Young students at Makiko Nakayama's CheeRing School raised money for ClearWater as part of the school's "Cheering the World" project through the selling of cheerleading related items. ClearWater representative Yoav Hilman spoke to over 300 students and parents at the "CheeRing 2011 パフォーマンス発表会" held at Gotenyama Garden in Tokyo. He briefly outlined clean water concerns and challenges in the conflict-affected areas of northern Uganda and accepted CheeRing's generous contribution.ClearWater CEO David Abraham speaks at the U.S. Embassy, Tokyo, Japan (November 2010)
ClearWater Initiative CEO David Abraham spoke about the importance of charitable giving at the U.S. Embassy's kick-off event for the Combined Federal Campaign, of which ClearWater Initiative is a member.
The event follows similar gatherings for federal employees in New York and Washington, D.C. ClearWater held its CFC kick-off event in Washington, D.C., at Hains Point in August.
Team ClearWater Runs the Army Ten-Miler (October 2010)
We're thrilled to announce that our fall 2010 Run. Sing. Drink. campaign was an overwhelming success! Our largest fundraiser to date, the campaign had had over 20 runners in the D.C. Army Ten-Miler and raised over $33,000 in support of ClearWater’s programs.Run. Sing. Drink. culminated in D.C. with a milestone weekend of activities, including a community event, fabulous concert by the band Guster, and of course the race itself. The weekend truly reflected Ben Sklaver’s spirit. A Captain in the U.S. Army and an avid runner, Ben was also an alum of Tufts University like the band Guster and was always up for sharing a good beer with friends.
Thanks to all our fabulous runners, volunteers and supporters for making this campaign such a success – we couldn’t have done it without you.
Kitgum High School Cafeteria Dedication, Kitgum District, Uganda (August 2010)Our founder, Ben Sklaver, was honored in Uganda with the dedication of the Kitgum High School Cafeteria. A four-member ClearWater delegation watched as the government of Kitgum District, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda and U.S. Army Brigadier General James Owens - a former superior of Ben's - cut the ribbon on the joint USAID/US military civil affairs project.
The ceremony was a well attended and fitting honor to Ben’s work, with speakers and friends from all walks coming to show their appreciation. Chairman of Kitgum Komakech was taken by his legacy, calling him a "simple and humble man," who "demystified a lot about the U.S. Army," creating a positive image. Resident District Commissioner of Kitgum Omony Ogaba hoped that "Ben's spirit may empower others who use this facility to strive for lasting peace."
The cafeteria itself was smartly appointed, with sturdy tables (unfamiliar to most dining halls there), a shiny brick floor and a new cookery. In addition, renovations will even allow the building to double as the school’s auditorium. Meals at the Sklaver Cafeteria will remain simple – rice, beans, boo and malakwang – but its completion will provide new opportunities for the children of Kitgum.The event and effort were a strong show of commitment from the U.S. to education and the people of northern Uganda. "These combined efforts,” said Jerry Lanier, “show the Ugandan people that peace is here and together we will build a brighter future.”
For more on the dedication:
Africom Vignette
Report from US Embassy
U.S. Africa Command Blog
Ben Sklaver posthumously received Tufts University’s first annual Active Citizenship and Public Service Award. The award is presented to an individual alumnus or an alumni group that develops, implements or participates in a program, event or special outreach effort that contributes to improving the lives of others. The awardee embodies the ideals of the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service and as such "shares a commitment to actively engaging in their communities."
Click here to read Gary Sklaver’s speech in acceptance of the award.
Greg Schulzie Invitational, Atlanta, GA (April 2010)Greg Schulzie, one of our strongest supporters, hosted the 11th annual Schulzie Golf Invitational and Fundraiser in Atlanta and donated ClearWater all the tourney proceeds for a second year in a row.
Over 65 golfers and one giant chicken with a mean drive took up their clubs to benefit ClearWater’s efforts in Uganda at the Charlie Yates Golf Course. This year’s invitational raised over $3,000. Thanks to all who participated!
We the Kings Benefit Concert, Toad's Place, New Haven, CT (April 2010)
Over 400 people came out to Toad's Place to hear We The Kings play a benefit concert for ClearWater. The show was a huge success, raising over $11,000. Special thanks to KC101.3 FM for all their promotional support, to Toad's Place for graciously donating the venue, and We The Kings for donating their time, travel and proceeds from the merchandise sales.
The line of fans that started forming in the mid-afternoon was an incredible sight to see as they were so excited to attend a special VIP pre-show event with We The Kings. Travis and Hunter played two songs off their new album, Smile Kid, for an exclusive group of 100 fans, followed by a meet-and-greet and pizza dinner from Yorkside Restaurant.
John Mayer of KC101 hosted the evening, which started with a rousing performance by a band from Quinnipiac University, Voted Most Random. After their set ended, Glastonbury High School presented a check for $4,500! The students selected ClearWater to be the beneficiary of the Key Club's annual Rock-A-Thon.
We The Kings then took the stage for an acoustic peformance, including bringing a fan on stage to sing with them and giving away an autographed guitar. Hunter and Travis made a special effort to connect with the fans and explain their interest in ClearWater and the importance of giving back.
Click here to see a video made by Connecticut Student Films the night of the show.
Thank you to all the supporters, volunteers and sponsors for making the benefit concert our largest fundraiser to date!
Clean Water For All - NYC Fundraiser (November 2008)
Thanks to everyone who joined us on November 19th at our first NYC fundraiser. Together we raised more than $1,800 for clean water projects. Donations collected at Legends will be used to build a protected spring at Orum Village.
Special thanks to Verde Home and our other generous partners, sponsors and host as well as all the generous individuals who helped ClearWater in fundraising for this project.
Eyes of Uganda (October 2008)
ClearWater was proud to be a sponsor of the closing reception for Terrell Clark’s powerful photo exhibit: “Eyes of Uganda” at Clay’s Gallery in Atlanta, GA on October 23rd, 2008. Eyes of Uganda takes us on a visual journey into a land of calm and hope for all of Africa. Renowned photographer Terrell Clark captured Uganda like no one else. See more of Terrell’s pictures here.
"Get Beer, Give Water" at Sweetwater Brewery, Atlanta, GA (July 2008)
ClearWater supporters gathered at Sweetwater Brewery in Atlanta go raise funds for the repair of two broken wells at Akworo primary school and Awere refugee camp. The event included music by the Burundi Refugee Drummers Group Ababa, a photography exhibit by the award-winning photographer Jake Herrle, homemade food and crafts for sale by the Atlanta Refugee Women's Network, and of course Sweetwater beer.
Together we raised nearly $10,000! These two projects will provide clean water to 1,240 people in Uganda.
Special thanks to our generous partners, sponsors and host:
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Schulzie Invitational Golf Tournament, Atlanta, GA (April 2008)Through the generous leadership and support of Greg Schulz, the Schulzie Invitational Golf Tournament raised $2,000 to repair a well at Oboko primary school in Lira District. See our Projects page for picture of the completed Oboko well, now providing clean water to 600 children.
World Water Day at Carroll Street Cafe, Atlanta, GA (March 2008)
Thanks to all the ClearWater supporters who came out to the ClearWater Initiative World Water Day launch at Carroll Street Cafe in Atlanta on March 24th, 2008.We had a strong showing on a chilly night, and raised enough money to build two new protected springs in northern Uganda, providing clean water to nearly 1,100 people.