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Hope for Today and Tomorrow: A Photo Essay on Uganda’s Refugee Settlements

Posted February 13th, 2020 by Water Mission.

Story by Water Mission | Photos by Sean Sheridan In Ugandan refugee settlements, we have served more than 230,000 people to date. But much remains to be done to keep improving the living conditions of refugees and their hosts. These hosts are often-marginalized Ugandan communities who absorb the influx of people fleeing violence, famine, and war in places like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hosts share their already-limited resources and land. In our years of work in these settlements, we’ve witnessed and been a part of moments of progress, reconciliation, and joy – moments that spark hope. As Tom Kisubi, Water Mission’s country ... Read More

What is community investment and how does it help end the global water crisis?

Posted January 9th, 2020 by Water Mission.

As we usher in 2020, we want to highlight the communities we serve. They are, after all, the reason why we do what we do 365 days a year: putting an end to the global water crisis through partnerships, innovative technology, and engineering expertise. Every one of these communities – from Latin America and the Caribbean to Africa and Asia – invest various resources that help initiate, implement, operate, and maintain safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects around the world. At Water Mission, we believe that the global water crisis can be solved if we take a comprehensive approach to combating it. We design customized solutions for each community we serve and partner ... Read More

2019 At A Glance: 600,000 People Received Safe Water, 4,700 Walked for Water, and More

Posted December 26th, 2019 by Water Mission.

If you prayed, volunteered your time, gave a gift, or supported Water Mission in other ways throughout the past year, then you helped us serve more than 600,000 people with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in 2019. Together, we were the hands and feet of Christ. We… completed safe water projects in 182 communities and 20 countries, provided desperately needed safe water to survivors of natural disasters, traveled to rural areas around the world to install sustainable safe water and sanitation systems, and helped refugees fleeing violence and persecution. We are so grateful for God’s blessings and your support this year. Before we turn the page on 2019, ... Read More

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

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Hope for Today and Tomorrow: A Photo Essay on Uganda’s Refugee Settlements

What is community investment and how does it help end the global water crisis?

2019 At A Glance: 600,000 People Received Safe Water, 4,700 Walked for Water, and More

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

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

Promoting Life-Saving Hygiene Practices on Global Handwashing Day