Rivers are Life Premiered ‘Under the African Sun’ Solving Zimbabwe’s Clean Water Crisis

| 08/27/2024

By: Fernanda Pierorazio

Rivers are Life, an organization that produces inspiring river films, released the documentary “Under the African Sun,” highlighting the Zambezi River and the surrounding communities that depend on it for access to clean water.

The film highlights the work of Leonard Maronda, local facilitator of Mission House in Zimbabwe, as well as international director of Far and Away Missions, who is responsible for the preparation and coordination of well drilling in rural areas that lack infrastructure.

Joining Leonard is “Brother Bill” Evans, pastor, and director of the non-profit Quench Ministries, who helps facilitate the digging of freshwater wells for the under served around the world.

The Good Newsroom spoke to “Brother Bill” Evans and Derek Evans, director, producer, and editor of “Under the African Sun,” who highlighted the importance of helping others to be instruments of God.

Announcement: The Rite of Election, originally scheduled for Sunday, February 22, at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, has been postponed until Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. due to impending inclement weather.

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The Good Newsroom

| 02/21/2026

The calling of Matthew in today's Gospel shows us that you can't wait to be perfect to give yourself to God. 

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The Good Newsroom

| 02/21/2026

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Cardinal Dolan shares a few of the monthly devotions.

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Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

| 02/21/2026