2022 Annual Report
At Water Mission, we transform lives through safe water solutions and the Living Water message of Jesus Christ. Thanks to friends like you, Water Mission has served more than 8 million men, women, and children since we were founded in 2001. Each day we commit our work to the Lord, and each day we see the Lord bless our work by enabling us to accomplish things we couldn’t do on our own. Your partnership is helping us save lives and share the good news that God loves us and cares about our well-being. Thank you for joining us in our mission.
AN INTRODUCTION FROM THE CO-FOUNDER AND CEO
We are honored to share the impact we made in 2022. Together, we served nearly 1.6 million of our global neighbors with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions. We hope you will be encouraged as you read how lives have been transformed through the Lord’s provision and faithful partners like you.
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Before Water Mission came, we could not have gardens here…. Now, my children are healthy because of the vegetables; they are not [sick], and they are in great shape.” —Antoinette, Mother, Gardener, and Refugee in Tanzania
Since 2001, we have served more than 8,000,000 people in 59 countries.
GIVE SAFE WATER
2022 By the Numbers
1,600,000
PEOPLE SERVED
1,300,000
RECEIVED SAFE WATER
31,000
RECEIVED SANITATION SOLUTIONS
235,000
RECEIVED RELIEF FROM DISASTERS
10,000
RECEIVED HYGIENE SOLUTIONS
We are grateful for groups like Water Mission that help us get drinking water and give us the ability to stay and fight to keep our city working. We will not leave [our city] and Water Mission makes that possible for us.” —Husband and Wife in Ukraine
ENGINEERING, INNOVATION, AND IMPACT IN THE AMAZON
For decades, families in the remote community of San Roque, Peru, used contaminated water from the Amazon River which caused deadly illnesses. Living deep in the Amazon rainforest, they had no other option. Water Mission believes every person is worth serving, even those in hard-to-reach places like San Roque. Getting safe water flowing here required technical and logistical expertise to address geographical and supply chain limitations.
read moreCARING FOR THOSE IN CRISIS
Water Mission responded to incredibly complex, often simultaneous disasters in 2022. We are thankful for friends who chose to support people in desperate situations.
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“We have received a parcel from your organization. I’m really grateful! Thank you so much for helping us through the darkest days.” —Internally Displaced Person in Ukraine
WATER BUILDS LIFE
Refugees often suffer deep trauma when they are forced to flee their homes due to violence or disasters. After arriving at a refugee camp, most will spend 10 or more years there. Some are never able to leave. Water Mission is honored to serve refugees, helping them to find hope even as they grieve and heal.
read moreEQUIPPING THE CHURCH TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE
When Water Mission builds safe water solutions, we also build relationships with local churches. Together, we can meet physical needs and open doors to the spiritual transformation that only comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
read moreLEADING THROUGH INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION
No one organization can solve the global water crisis on its own. Because of this, open-handed knowledge sharing and thought leadership is a priority for Water Mission.
read moreWalk for Water
7,000
PEOPLE WALKED
20,000
MILES WALKED
$1,300,000
RAISED
2022 Financials
Charity Navigator awarded Water Mission its top rating for the 15th consecutive year, a distinction shared by only 1% of charities rated by the organization.
Water Mission follows a model of biblical stewardship that recognizes God owns everything. He expects us to steward the time, talent, money, and influence we each have been given and to seek to multiply it to accomplish His purposes.