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Bringing God’s Love and Safe Water to Refugees in Uganda

Posted February 4th, 2021 by Water Mission.

To be a refugee is to endure unimaginable trauma. Even the most basic of resources are never guaranteed, and life is marked by uncertainty. As the global refugee population increased from 70 million to 80 million in 2020, the devastating COVID-19 pandemic also stopped essential, lifesaving services for refugees seeking safety from war, violence, and persecution. Since 2015, Water Mission has been on the front lines, providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to men, women, and children in refugee settlements and at the Ugandan border. The generosity of our supporters and dedication of our partners allowed Water Mission to serve more than 460,000 refugees in Ugandan settlements in 2020—an increase of more than 40% from 2019. Working ... Read More

2020 Snapshot: Serving 1.6 Million People Around the World Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted January 20th, 2021 by Water Mission.

2020 opened with the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic—introducing even more urgent needs for safe water and fresh challenges to providing that access. Yet with your support and prayers, Water Mission was able to serve more people in this difficult year than ever before. Together, we delivered safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions to over 1.6 million people around the world. While we quickly developed new protocols and specific solutions to meet COVID-related needs, we also accelerated our ongoing work in rural communities, crowded refugee settings, and in response to natural disasters. Our 400 staff members, based at our U.S. headquarters and in nine permanent country ... Read More

Students and Teachers in Tanzania Now with Access to Safe Water for Handwashing Amid COVID-19

Posted December 7th, 2020 by Acadia Munari.

Life without water. A thought so unimaginable that when you realize communities lack access to clean, safe water for handwashing—even amid COVID-19—it makes you stop in your tracks. How can this be? A resource so readily available to so many is still out of reach for nearly one-third of the world’s population. It’s a statistic that Water Mission and so many other organizations are dedicated to ending, including our new partner Azimuth World Foundation. Water Mission’s Partnership with Azimuth World Foundation Two students at Kiganamo Primary School wash their hands while using a handwashing station funded by Azimuth World Foundation. In March, our team embarked on a mission to ensure people around the world have access to handwashing supplies amid COVID-19. We recently completed the installation of 30 handwashing stations at 15 primary schools in Kasulu, Tanzania. ... Read More

#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

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