Ryan and jimmy

Ryan and Jimmy: And the Well in Africa That Brought Them Together

By alissaroepken

  • Ryan was Born

    Ryan was Born
    Ryan was born in Ottawa, Canada.

  • Ryan Learns about Other Countries Need For Water

    Ryan Learns about Other Countries Need For Water
    At six years old, Ryan learns about how children in Africa must walk for many miles to get water.

  • Ryan Opens His First Well in Uganda

    Ryan Opens His First Well in Uganda
    Ryan went to the opening ceremony where he met his pen pal, Jimmy Akana. The CPAR arranged this opening ceremony and flew Ryan out.

  • Ryan's Well Foundation

    Ryan's Well Foundation
    This foundation was funded with the support of many adults, and Jimmys passion to help others.

  • Ryan is Presented With the Order of Ontario

    Ryan is Presented With the Order of Ontario
    Ryan was awarded with Canada's highest honor along with other awards for his accomplishments.

  • Jimmy Akana comes to live with Ryan

    Jimmy Akana comes to live with Ryan
    There was a war in Uganda that had Jimmy fearing for his life. When Ryan found out, he asked his parents if Jimmy can life with them.

  • Growing Older

    Growing Older
    In 2007, Ryan's Well Foundation raised over 1.5 million dollars, and had built 225 wells. Ryan had helped more than 400,000 people in 12 countries by providing a clean water source.