Actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett Smith received homemade gifts from local villagers in Ethiopia, after the couple raised over US $100,000 for the charity Water Project.
Water Project is a non-profit organisation that helps bring clean water to developing nations worldwide. The power couple decided to raise money for the people of Ethiopia, stating that they wanted to help people in third world countries to “quench their thirst”.
The couple began their campaign in September 2011 by asking for donations to the charity as birthday gifts instead of receiving anything themselves. Many contributors followed their lead and urged thousands to support them in helping third world countries and an additional US $679,000 was raised.
During their recent trip to Ethiopia the pair witnessed and helped open a well by activating a drill that filled the village with clean water, enough to feed the inhabitants of the small Maego Village in Tigray. They were welcomed with open arms and celebrated by dancing and receiving hand crafted gifts made with love by the local people.
Jada Pinkett Smith described the trip as an “eye opening and authentic experience” and vowed to continue raising money for other countries alike. Together, they have set up their own website encouraging others to join their campaign and feed the world together (www.charitywater.org).
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