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Meeting Global Water Needs In Rural Areas

Posted May 8th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Water is vital for life. Our continents are surrounded by water, yet throughout the world, more than 2 billion people lack access to clean, safe water for drinking, cooking, washing, and other needs. The global water crisis is critical and many groups, including Water Mission and REAL-Water, are joining together to address this need. Last week, Water Mission’s Senior Director of Program Development, Lara Lambert, had the opportunity to present on behalf of Water Mission and REAL-Water at the All Systems Connect 2023 International Symposium. This unique opportunity showcased Water Mission’s research and learning around integrating climate resilience and systems strengthening ... Read More

Withstanding the Flood: An Elevated Solution in Honduras

Posted May 2nd, 2023 by Water Mission.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3 When back-to-back Hurricanes Eta and Iota flooded the community of Campos Las Flores, Honduras, spreading toxins and waste into the local water source, Water Mission was there to help. Thanks to generous supporters like you, our team installed an emergency water treatment system and got safe water flowing quickly. When the worst had passed, we started looking at long-term needs. In partnership with GOAL and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Water Mission considered the potential for future flooding. We designed and installed a safe water solution ... Read More

Stewarding the Earth’s Resources Through Solar Power

Posted April 19th, 2023 by Water Mission.

“The earth is the Lord‘s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein…” — Psalm 24:1 The Earth is one of our greatest gifts, yet likely one thing we often take for granted. As we recognize Earth Day 2023, we are challenged to “act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably),” considering our part in stewarding this important resource. At Water Mission, our mission is to honor God by developing, implementing, and sharing best-in-class safe water solutions that transform as many lives as possible, as quickly as possible. Solar-powered pumping is one way we can serve our global neighbors ... Read More

Staff Spotlight: Marco Mendez, Water Mission Technician, Mexico

Posted April 12th, 2023 by Water Mission.

To Marco Mendez, working for Water Mission is a dream come true. As a child he dreamt of being a missionary, sharing Jesus with others as he worked alongside them. Serving as a Water Mission Technician in Mexico, he feels he is fulfilling this calling. Marco first encountered Water Mission when his own community began a safe water project. Marco’s father had just passed away, leaving Marco to lead the church his father once pastored. When Water Mission Mexico Country Director Johnny Bermudez came to explain the project, Marco thought, “We are not alone! This is a sign. God sent them ... Read More

Celebrating 2023 UN World Water Day

Posted March 22nd, 2023 by Water Mission.

On World Water Day and throughout the year, we join with partners and communities to end the global water crisis. More than 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water. But, we believe there is hope. Every day, we work to transform lives by providing custom solutions to each community—even in some of the most challenging situations. Engineering, Innovation, and Impact in the Amazon For decades, families in the remote community of San Roque, Peru, used contaminated water from the Amazon River which caused deadly illnesses. Living deep in the Amazon rainforest, they had no other option. Appropriate engineering design takes into account geographical contexts. ... Read More

Leading Through Innovation and Collaboration

Posted March 17th, 2023 by Water Mission.

No one organization can solve the global water crisis on its own. Because of this, open-handed knowledge sharing and thought leadership is a priority for Water Mission. To catalyze this effort, we launched and now partner with the Global Water Center (GWC) to convene, train, and resource organizations and governments around strategies and standards for water projects. We also resource the West and Central Africa Region (WCAR) Solar Hub to provide technical assistance to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), governments, and others implementing solar-powered water systems in the region. Equipping partners with best-in-class resources accelerates and strengthens our ... Read More

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