The "Big Stones"

The "Big Stones"
We’re a group of guys who’ve met weekly over the past few years. We challenge each other to live to our full potential, and to impact the world around us. Our unofficial motto “Get fired up!” says it all.

A growing burden for third world depravity led to research, planning and eventually...

The “Big Stones” invite you

to make a radical impact

in Sierra Leone, Africa

The Mission
Through our partnership with World Vision, a major world relief organization, we found Kono, an eastern district of Sierra Leone. Most of the 3,000 residents have no access to safe water, and are left with no choice but to consume contaminated water.

The goal of the KONO water project is to reduce illness and death caused by waterborne disease. This will include rehabilitating 10 broken wells, as well as critical training for residents in well maintenance, water sanitization, disease prevention, and hygiene practices.

Make it happen
$150,000 is needed, and will radically impact the mortality rate and quality of life in this community. The “Big Stones” are presenting this project both individually and through events in the coming weeks and months. Our first group trip there will be in February 2007.

Talk with your comrade in the “Big Stones”, and partner with us! This will happen. Can you feel it? ‘Get fired up’ for the…



Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is one of the world’s poorest countries. Among the regions of Africa ravaged by the Civil War of the 90’s, the country is in slow recovery. They have the highest infant mortality rate in the world according to the UN. Amazingly, most of the sickness, disease and death is preventable, and linked to one major culprit: unsafe water.

More info:
Sierra Leone Profile
Water Project 2007
World Vision Info

 

© 2006 Big Stones, in partnership with World Vision Inc.