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How to Walk for Water From Your Home

Posted September 25th, 2020 by April Butcher.

For 14 years, Water Mission supporters have joined in Charleston and across the country (and now around the world!) to Walk for Water. Supporters like you have walked thousands of miles and raised millions of dollars to provide clean, safe water for communities in need around the world. Each year, participants put themselves in the shoes of our sisters and brothers who make harrowing journeys often covering miles as they walk for water every day. Walk for Water participants encourage friends and family to join the fight to end the global water crisis by supporting or walking. This year, for the first time, our Walks went virtual. As the pandemic worsened nationwide in March and only a few days remained before our flagship Charleston ... Read More

Thirst Quenchers: A Community Committed to Hope

Posted September 8th, 2020 by Water Mission.

So far, 2020 has been a year when many have been tempted to lose hope—but that is simply not a choice for Water Mission’s Thirst Quenchers, our dedicated monthly supporters who remain committed to bringing hope through safe water. Through the ongoing support of the Thirst Quencher community, we can expand our programs and respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies like COVID-19. Thirst Quenchers helped make it possible to distribute hygiene education resources, install handwashing stations, and provide reliable access to safe water in at-risk communities just when they needed it most.  Thirst Quenchers empower Water Mission to respond quickly to urgent requests for safe water. While the pandemic seems like an insurmountable problem—much like the global water crisis—our Thirst Quencher community knows ... Read More

Stop COVID-19 from Spreading in Hospitals: Soap and Safe Water Needed Now

Posted July 31st, 2020 by Cinelle Barnes.

Proper handwashing is one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of the coronavirus in healthcare settings–protecting medical staff, patients, and hospital visitors from disease transmission. But in places like Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, many hospitals and clinics do not have adequate handwashing facilities or a steady supply of safe water. “After visiting hospitals in Tanzania, I realized how necessary immediate action was, as many healthcare settings don’t have reliable access to safe water and proper handwashing facilities,” said Benjamin Filskov, Water Mission’s country director in Tanzania. A handwashing station being commissioned outside of a Tanzania hospital. In coordination with the Tanzanian government and the Poul Due Jensen Foundation, Water Mission has ... Read More

Water Mission and Local Churches Partner to Halt COVID-19

Posted July 31st, 2020 by Kausha Luna.

What I love about my job is that I get to see how the global Church responds to crises like COVID-19, demonstrating the good news of the gospel. While the pandemic has brought the world to its knees, church leaders and members around the world are living out their calling as the hands and feet of Christ. In Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, one of Water Mission’s church partners hosted a COVID-19 awareness training and handwashing demonstration. The educational program and resources that Water Mission developed and that the church helped to implement are essential to combating the spread of the virus. At this educational program, the congregation was also able to share about Jesus’ redemptive ... Read More

The Power of YOU: Water Mission Supporters Made an Impact on More Than 700,000 Lives

Posted July 13th, 2020 by Water Mission.

In 2019, your support made an impact on more than 700,000 people around the world. Last year, the world faced an unprecedented refugee crisis comprised of 70 million people. We also saw natural disasters cause severe damage. The regions where we have country programs found themselves in overwhelming political conflict and ensuing food and fuel shortages. By God’s grace, despite these crises, the lives of men, women, and children around the world were changed for the better—because of you: individuals, organizations, churches, and corporations who’ve come alongside Water Mission in ending the global water crisis. This past year, you helped us ... Read More

Clean, Clear, or Safe Water: How Can You Tell?

Posted July 9th, 2020 by Cinelle Barnes.

Hold up a bottle of clear water to a light, and ask those around you, “Is this water safe to drink?” They will likely say, “Yes.” Conswello Chavez, a mother of three in La Concordia, Mexico, thought the same, but then her oldest son became sick a few years ago. She began suspecting that their “clean” water wasn’t actually safe to drink. She used to purchase supposedly purified bottled water from a local vendor. “I decided to check the bottle of water and realized that it had a bad smell,” she said. Conswello outside of her store with her mother and son Two weeks ... Read More

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