What is Pure Thirst?
The mission of Pure Thirst is to work with the Olkokola community in northern Tanzania in its effort to gain better access to clean water, while teaching students how to be agents of positive change in our world. Grounded in the Spiritan tradition, Pure Thirst embraces the building of authentic relationships while walking with those on the margins.
Pure Thirst works with Spiritans, Duquesne faculty, and community leaders in Olkokola as they explore ways to increase water access and improve water quality.
How have we made an impact in the Olkokola, Tanzania community?
The summer of 2019 will mark our fourth trip to Olkokola. This is guided by Duquesne’s Spiritan-inspired mission, where we value authentic relationships and work in the same location to help affect positive change over time. On our trips to Olkokola we:
How will your donation be used?
While we are proud of all these accomplishments, our work is far from done! Your donations are needed to make all of this possible.
Your donation will help to fund our continued work in the region from supplies for the school on water education to equipment that will help us better understand where the best water access points are in the community to equipment that will assist in testing the water. We eagerly await the chance to continue our work, but we can’t do it alone! Please consider donating!
Please donate today and help us spread the word!
We ask that you please donate today to this special project. Another way to help is to spread the word is by sharing this page - www.spirit.duq.edu/purethirst18 - with family, friends and on social media. Stay connected with Pure Thirst by following us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Luci-Jo DiMaggio, Duquesne University Director of Mission Animation, at dimaggi171@duq.edu.
Provide the materials needed to educate an entire Olkokola, Tanzania class about the importance of clean water.