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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

Preparing for Hurricane Season During COVID-19: Volunteers Continue Life-Saving Work

Posted June 30th, 2020 by Julie Johnson.

The first day of June marked the official start of hurricane season and according to experts, the season is off to a historically fast start. Natural disasters are occurring more often and with more severity than ever before. According to the United States Geological Survey, more droughts and intense storms are expected. Water Mission’s disaster response team is prepared to respond to needs for assistance from around the world even amid the COVID-19 health crisis. Having strategically placed resources and equipment around the world has allowed us to respond to the evolving global health crisis, particularly in ... Read More

Protecting Refugees from COVID-19 on World Refugee Day

Posted June 18th, 2020 by Gregg Dinino.

The United Nations designates June 20 as World Refugee Day. This is a day for the global community to call renewed attention to the nearly 80 million men, women, and children that the UN Refugee Agency describes as people displaced by war, violence, persecution, or other emergencies. According to the agency, nearly 30 million of these people have had to cross national borders for asylum and safety. Most refugees come from Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, and South Sudan, while the top five refugee-hosting countries are Turkey, Colombia, Pakistan, Uganda, and Germany. Residents living within and around settlements and camps are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 due to a ... Read More

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