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#GlobalHandwashingDay: 750,000+ Provided Access to Clean Water for Handwashing Amid COVID-19

Posted October 14th, 2020 by Acadia Munari.

It’s no secret: The last eight months have been unusual for communities all over the world—navigating a pandemic safely, learning new social norms, and staying healthy and safe. According to UN Water, handwashing with soap is key in slowing the spread of viruses such as COVID-19, and right now, only 60% of the world’s population has access to a basic handwashing facility. Today, on #GlobalHandwashingDay—several months since Water Mission began its global COVID-19 response—our team is overjoyed to share that more than 750,000 people have been given access to handwashing supplies, such as safe water and soap. Around the world, our teams have installed nearly 8,000 handwashing stations in ... Read More

World Humanitarian Day: Recognizing the Importance of Heroes in the Global Fight Against COVID -19

Posted August 19th, 2020 by Gregg Dinino.

World Humanitarian Day is a day of global celebration of “people helping people,” according to the United Nations. This year’s day falls on August 19 and pays special tribute to those who are selflessly serving others on the front lines: #RealLifeHeroes. Their contributions remain significant as the world continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. At Water Mission, we’re driven by God’s love and power in all that we do. Our ministry relies on His strength encouraging us to serve others by helping to bring clean, safe water to people around the world. We‘re thankful for the daily efforts of our global staff, partners, and all humanitarians around the world who strive to serve others, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 ... 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

COVID-19 Update: Dispatches From Vulnerable Communities

girl wearing mask and washing hands with soap and water.

Posted July 30th, 2020 by Cinelle Barnes.

COVID-19 continues to evolve, affecting millions of the most under-resourced and vulnerable populations around the world. As of this writing, more than 17.2 million cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported worldwide, nearly 670,000 of which have led to fatalities. Like you, Water Mission feels called to respond to these critical needs. We remain in the fight against the continuing global health crisis, providing safe water, handwashing facilities, and hygiene resources that protect the health and safety of millions. In much of the developing world, there is a lack of reliable, accurate health information on coronavirus symptoms, transmission, and prevention. Additionally, many doctors and nurses in these ... Read More

Safe Hands Need Safe Water: Providing Schools with Handwashing Stations

Posted July 28th, 2020 by Acadia Munari.

Ask yourself: Did you wash your hands today? Almost half of the schools in the world do not have handwashing facilities with soap and water available to students. As handwashing is a key component of slowing the spread of COVID-19, not having access to handwashing resources is a threat to the health of vulnerable communities around the world. The last five months have been a time for our world to reflect on what a “new normal” looks like for the foreseeable future: social distancing, mask-wearing, and continued handwashing with soap and water. But as the novel coronavirus continues to spread, it’s important ... Read More

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