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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

Partnering to End the Global Water Crisis: Solar Solutions Address Rising Global Need for Clean, Safe Water

Posted May 21st, 2020 by Rogers Hook.

As featured in Pumps & Systems magazine Clean, safe water is a basic need that many of us take for granted. Yet 2.2 billion people, almost one-third of the world’s population, lack safe drinking water. At Water Mission, we exist to bring an end to the global water crisis. We hold ourselves to the highest technical standards. Regardless of where we work, our team of engineering experts use best-in-class technology and products to ensure excellence in our outcomes. Our team works directly with the local community to create sustainable solutions and ensure each community is empowered to maintain and manage every ... Read More

Remote Monitoring During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

Posted April 30th, 2020 by Andrew Armstrong.

A significant factor contributing to the global threat of COVID-19, particularly in least developed countries, is inadequate and unreliable access to clean, safe water. Water is essential for handwashing and caring for people who are ill. Without it, prevention and control of the spread of infectious diseases both in the home and in healthcare facilities is virtually impossible. At Water Mission, we’re continuing our COVID-19 response to provide safe water, hand washing stations, and hygiene training  with a focus on preventing the spread of the virus across hundreds of communities, healthcare facilities and refugee camps spanning nine countries. As of today, we are providing safe water on a daily basis to 1.7 million people in ... Read More

#WorldHealthDay: Bahamas Recovers from Hurricane Dorian, Equipped with Safe Water to Face COVID-19

Posted April 7th, 2020 by Julie Johnson.

Just seven months since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, the islands stand against yet another crisis: the threat of COVID-19. But today, on World Health Day, they also stand resilient, equipped with necessities, such as safe water, that will help them weather this storm. To date, the Bahamas has reported 29 cases and five deaths from the new coronavirus. Shipments of consumables and supplies are being delayed. Thankfully, because of Water Mission’s faithful supporters, the islands can keep recovering from Hurricane Dorian and protect themselves from the global health crisis. Defining Resilience Like other leaders around the world, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis recently announced a shelter-in-place order in response to the coronavirus outbreak. He also called for prayers for those ... Read More

Hope for Today and Tomorrow: A Photo Essay on Uganda’s Refugee Settlements

Posted February 13th, 2020 by Water Mission.

Story by Water Mission | Photos by Sean Sheridan In Ugandan refugee settlements, we have served more than 230,000 people to date. But much remains to be done to keep improving the living conditions of refugees and their hosts. These hosts are often-marginalized Ugandan communities who absorb the influx of people fleeing violence, famine, and war in places like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hosts share their already-limited resources and land. In our years of work in these settlements, we’ve witnessed and been a part of moments of progress, reconciliation, and joy – moments that spark hope. As Tom Kisubi, Water Mission’s country ... Read More

Ugandan Community Thrives, No Longer Drinking Water from Polluted Lake Victoria

Posted December 5th, 2019 by Water Mission.

Grundfos, the world’s largest pump manufacturer, has the vision to help resolve the global water crisis and has invested its technical expertise and financial resources to realize this vision. Water Mission is a natural partner for Grundfos as the two organizations have a shared interest in saving lives and providing hope. The definition of “partnership” is an arrangement where parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests. Since the partnership began in 2007, over 2 million people have received access to safe water. Through Grundfos’ best-in-class technology, Water Mission has developed environmentally friendly and sustainable safe water solutions that continue to ... Read More

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