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The Ripple Effect - 33

Natalia Anja / Clean Water for Bekyye

Nov 2018 I had an opportunity to visit the rural community of Awaash Qolaatii in Ethiopia - The community we fundraised for in 2017. I had a chance to spend a few days with the families who now have access to a clean water well. We laughed a lot, we danced, we played, we hugged and smiled until our faces hurt. I experienced emotions I’ve never felt before. During that trip we stumbled upon a river crossing where the women and children from the Bekyye community were collecting water. It was the first time I had experienced a real life visual of the water crisis. It was surreal and it broke my heart.

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    Brodie-Lynn Younger

    $25.63 / 1363 days ago

    You amaze me with everything you do Natalia, keep up the amazing work ❤️

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    Johnny Cantiveros

    $102.50 / 1363 days ago

    Supporting you all the way!!

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    Mandeep Ola

    $111.00 / 1364 days ago

    Hiya to my super cool amazing friend and by that I meant you Nat (if it’s not clear lol). Happy birthday to one of the most wonderful human - I had the pleasure to meet. Love all the amazing work you are doing and helping everyone you can. You are such an inspiration.

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    Desiree Dupuis

    $33.00 / 1365 days ago

    Happy 33rd Birthday you gorgeous soul! Thank you for all you do to make the world a better place and the positive impact you make with all of your philanthropic work 💗

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    Jasmine Marichic

    $50.00 / 1365 days ago

    Great cause! The world appreciates your ripple effect. Happy birthday!

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    Alyssa Setter

    $20.00 / 1366 days ago

    I am so thrilled to be able to do one small thing to help the incredibly generous campaign by Natalia for this cause; every year this shows me the power and impact that can be made when steps, even small, are taken by so many people.

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    Tyler Richards

    $333.33 / 1367 days ago

    Such a wonderful initiative by such an amazing woman

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    Jillian brooke Yantzi

    $33.00 / 1367 days ago

    This is an incredible initiative! Happy birthday Natalia and celebrating everyone for an amazing cause!

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    Anonymous

    $74.14 / 1368 days ago

    Thanks for doing this for such an excellent cause. Wishing you a very Happy 33rd Birthday!

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    $333.33 / 1368 days ago

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    Anonymous

    $61.50 / 1368 days ago

    So happy you decided to have your annual Birthday fundraiser Natalia! Really helps raise awareness about this worthy cause and charity, and also gives others a chance to help out too as a community. Thank you for this! ~C. <3

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    Anonymous

    $100.00 / 1369 days ago

About The Ripple Effect - 33

A recent project assessment made from over the years shows; 

- Water wells built, starting from the first one in 2007, are all working well and past partner communities are thriving independently. 

 - Water borne diseases are down to 0. 

 - School attendance has increased by 300% 

- Women are directly and actively involved in the economic and political sector in their respective communities 

- Rape is reduced by 80% The positive impact just from having access to clean water is out of this world...a true ripple effect. 


For years I have seen images of the water crisis but there was always a disconnection. When I saw it with my own eyes, it struck me hard. It was real and it was right in front of me. I instantly got hit with a wave of sadness, anger, frustration, discomfort and heart break. Also, hope. 

How was I so lucky to be born in a country where I can drink from the tap and other’s have to walk 8 hours a day to still most likely get a water borne disease? …how is this reality? 

I want to step up and change the statistics. 

On Aug 7th & 21st I will be hiking with a heavy pack for the community of Bekyye who don't have access to clean water. 

For the women and children that I had an opportunity to meet. I have beautiful memories from Ethiopia that fuelled my energy throughout mentally and physically challenging experiences. 

On Aug 7th, I turn 33. My goal is to raise $3,333.33 for another rural community who is in desperate need of clean water. 

 If you can, I’d like to invite you to join me in paying it forward. Any donation amount goes a long way. Only $35 can give a person clean water for LIFE. 


“ You might think that your contribution is just a drop of water in a vast ocean, but each drop has a ripple effect that together combines to create a movement.” 

Spread Love, Natalia Anja