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Water Mission Raises Awareness for Global Sanitation Needs on World Toilet Day

Posted November 17th, 2023 by Water Mission.

More than 3.6 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation solutions around the world. This global crisis leads to poor hygiene practices, resulting in the spreading of diseases which can sometimes be fatal. According to a recent World Health Organization report, more than 40% of people live with this daily challenge. As a nonprofit leader working in the global sanitation sector, Water Mission joins the United Nations (UN) in raising awareness of this issue by honoring World Toilet Day on November 19, 2023. For many in the United States and Europe, going a day without access to a flushing toilet is a ... Read More

In Her Own Words: Marjorie Amasifuen on Community Development in Peru

Posted October 5th, 2023 by Water Mission.

My name is Marjorie, and I have worked with Water Mission Peru since 2018 focusing on community development. I train local Safe Water Committees (SWC) to lead water projects with wisdom and integrity so that safe water flows for many years. When the community fully believes that a project is theirs, they know they must take care of it, manage it properly, and be good custodians. I also work with the local church to train people in healthy safe water, sanitation, and hygiene practices. By involving the whole community—including all family members—men, women, and even children share what they learn with ... Read More

Sharing Innovations in Celebration of World Water Week

Posted August 17th, 2023 by Water Mission.

With more than 2 billion people throughout the world lacking access to safe water, finding ways to leverage the world’s water resources is a high priority. This week, Water Mission will join hundreds of other organizations at the World Water Week conference in Stockholm, Sweden to improve accountability and sustainability of rural water systems around the globe. During the conference, Water Mission will be presenting and leading discussions in two sessions: “Challenging Climate and Gender Paradigms: SunWASH Ethiopia” and “Driving Rural Water Innovation,” specifically as it relates to solar-powered pumping. Solar-powered water systems are a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to provide ... Read More

Sharing Solar Expertise Brings Safe Water Solutions to East Asia and the Pacific

Posted June 21st, 2023 by Water Mission.

As we celebrate the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, we are increasingly aware of the power of the sun, the life it brings, and its blessing on the earth. At Water Mission, we strive to be good stewards of creation and its natural resources. In this pursuit, we have tested and innovated new ways to use solar power in pumping safe water to people in need. Now, as a technical expert in this field, we are expanding our reach to share our knowledge with others through Solar Hub support around the world. Since 2020, we have partnered with UNICEF to ... Read More

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

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