| Dear John, I took this photo in Rajasthan some years ago, when I was with the Circle of Blue team reporting on drought and deserts. It inspired a rueful grin, because it calls to mind the long, and yes, often uphill journey of non-profit journalism. But I also see it as a sign of hope. Circle of Blue paves the way for a better future by informing the decisions we make about water. We’ve taken the high road, cemented our reputation as a trusted source for water coverage and built bridges as an innovative partner in collaborative media. Thanks to people like you, we’ve been a constructive voice in the global water dialog for nearly 20 years. This is the last week to donate to our NewsMatch campaign. Now through December 31, NewsMatch will match your new monthly donation 12 times or double your one-time gift, up to $1,000.
We’re excited to say that support can now go even further: Last week, NewsMatch announced it has raised its match cap to $14,000, so with your help we could raise up to $28,000 in total with this effort. I invite you to join our journey to a finer tomorrow — and make the trip better now than ever. | 