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A Student, A Mother, and A Refugee Couple: Read the Stories Behind the Christmas Tribute Card

Posted November 15th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

We rejoice with thousands of men, women, and children around the world this Christmas! Clean, safe water has blessed individuals, families, and entire communities this past year. Here, we share a few of their stories – snapshots of how the gift of clean, safe water sparks joy in so many hearts. Agnes and her family have access to safe water through a project in the hills above Lake Toba. Agnes lives in Indonesia with her mother and father, who are rice and coﬀee farmers. Agnes used to help her mother, Mareti, collect rainwater during the rainy season. In the dry season, they had ... Read More

Indonesian Coffee Farmers Thrive and Rejoice with Accessible Clean, Safe Water

Posted November 5th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

Did you know that some of the farmers who produce the coffee we drink must make long, dangerous treks to collect safe drinking water for their families? At Water Mission, we’re honored to serve coffee farmers and provide clean, safe water that is readily accessible. Rina and her daughter drink safe water from a tap stand in their community. Rina Nur*, a coffee farmer and mother of four in Indonesia, used to walk down a steep hill with her family in order to fetch water. This water was not safe to drink, but it was their only option. Rina said, “Before Water Mission ... Read More

Promoting Life-Saving Hygiene Practices on Global Handwashing Day

Posted October 15th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

Today, on Global Handwashing Day, we emphasize the need to educate others on the value of washing hands with soap and water. According to the United Nations, people in some parts of the world still have little or no awareness of good hygiene practices. Handwashing plays a significant role in Water Mission’s work of helping reduce the number of waterborne and water-related medical cases. Working in conjunction with our safe water and sanitation solutions are our hygiene promotion initiatives. Partners like Pentair help communities reduce the risk of sickness by making WASH education possible. What is Global ... Read More

Rebuilding Puerto Rico and the Bahamas After Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Dorian

Posted September 20th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

A few weeks after a disaster hits, the focus shifts toward reconstruction. Following Hurricane Dorian, the people of the Bahamas have found their homes damaged or leveled to the ground. Houses are now ghostly shells of debris. An estimated 70,000 people have been left homeless by the storm. Hurricane Dorian left catastrophic damage in the Bahamas. “We have nothing left so… we just have to see what [lies ahead],” said Romain, a father of four. He hid his children under a bathroom sink to protect them during the category 5 storm. Hurricane Dorian tore apart Romain’s house. The flooding that the storm caused ... Read More

Including All: Water Mission Attends World Water Week in Stockholm

Posted September 12th, 2019 by Mackenzie Schiff.

It’s an incredible feeling to be surrounded by nearly 4,000 participants from 1,200 organizations and 127 countries, all committed to one purpose: ending the global water crisis. Last week, for the third year, Water Mission staff members attended World Water Week. Hosted by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) in Stockholm, Sweden, the conference is an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration and innovation in the water sector. A Water Mission team served as experts during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden. Seth Womble (Executive Vice President of Programs), Lara Lambert (Director of Community Development), Andrew Armstrong (Senior Program Advisor), and Craig Williams (Strategic Partnership Manager) ... Read More

How Clean, Safe Water and Community Engagement Empower Students in Kenya

Posted August 6th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

In Kitalale, Kenya, schools no longer pay for water to be delivered. Instead, school officials use the money to buy supplies and books for the students. With Water Mission safe water solutions at four schools in the community, students’ overall health has improved. Therefore they have been able to focus on their education. According to the United Nations, progress in education supports economic growth. But on average, 443 million school days are missed every year because of the global water crisis. When children have to walk to distant water sources or fall ill from drinking unsafe water, they are prevented ... Read More

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