Disaster Response Archives

Ukraine Relief Updates

Posted May 6th, 2022 by Water Mission.

May 6, 2022 Ukrainian news report shares about Water Mission’s safe water systems arriving to get water flowing (in Ukrainian with English subtitles). The escalating conflict in Ukraine has left more than 6 million people in Ukraine struggling to access safe water. Water Mission is on the ground working to meet safe water, sanitation, and hygiene needs. We have sent emergency water treatment equipment and water purification supplies to get safe water flowing for men, women, and children. Water Mission is currently one of few nonprofits producing water in multiple cities in Ukraine.   We are also distributing hygiene kits for refugees and those ... Read More

Crisis Response in Eastern Europe

Posted April 28th, 2022 by Water Mission.

This article below appears as it does in the print edition of the Spring 2022 Newsletter. For the latest updates on Water Mission’s crisis response in Ukraine, click here. The escalating conflict in Ukraine has triggered an exodus of people, primarily women and children, seeking refuge elsewhere in the region. Water Mission is actively working with partners, local churches, and community groups to care for and serve these refugees. Water Mission was quick to respond, sending two assessment teams to border crossings in Poland and Romania within the first few days of the conflict. They immediately evaluated urgent needs and connected with ... Read More

2022 World Water Day: Clean, Safe Water Changes Lives

Posted March 21st, 2022 by Water Mission.

Around the world, 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water. The global water crisis claims the lives of more than 800,000 men, women, and children each year. Parents struggle to lift their families out of poverty when so many hours are spent collecting water that is often contaminated. Boys and girls are too sick to attend school because of drinking unsafe water. Healthcare facilities and schools cannot serve their communities well when proper hygiene and sanitation are simply beyond reach. Access to safe water can change lives, building health and hope. It can create educational and economic opportunities that help ... Read More

International Women’s Day: Serving Refugees from Ukraine

Posted March 7th, 2022 by Water Mission.

On United Nations’ International Women’s Day, we honor women around the world. Many work diligently and with love to protect and provide for their families, from caring for children to contributing to household income. Those fleeing Ukraine are primarily women and children. In recent weeks, the world has watched hundreds of thousands of women and children flee their homes in Ukraine. Many women waited with their little ones in 14-mile queues at dozens of border cities in the bitter cold, seeking refuge and safety in neighboring countries while their husbands stayed behind. Safe water is critical to preventing waterborne illnesses, which are especially ... Read More

2021 Snapshot: Serving 1.4 Million People with Safe Water and More

Posted February 11th, 2022 by Water Mission.

Water Mission was honored to serve more than 1.4 million men, women, and children in 2021. Because of partners like you who have come alongside us, more than 1 million people have access to safe water. In addition, 30,000 people received sanitation solutions, such as latrines at home, in their medical facilities, or at school. More than 90,000 people are benefitting from the health and protection that comes from hygiene solutions like handwashing stations and community training. With your help, we’ve also served more than 265,000 survivors of 10 disasters around the world. Throughout all our work as a safe water charity, we were ... Read More

Resilience and Preparation: Responding to the Haiti Earthquake

Posted October 20th, 2021 by Water Mission.

Over the past 10 years, Water Mission has developed a robust safe water program in Haiti. We’ve formed and nurtured community-led Safe Water Committees, equipped local churches to share God’s love with those around them, and built a network of partners. Thanks to friends who have been praying for and supporting this long-term engagement, we were well-positioned to respond to the magnitude 7.2 earthquake in August.   In southern Haiti, where the earthquake caused significant damage, 35 of our best-in-class safe projects had been providing lifesaving water for years. Since Haiti is prone to hurricanes and earthquakes, our engineers proactively incorporated  safety factors when constructing the buildings that  house the systems. This proactive approach protects safe water systems ... Read More

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