In the Field Archives - Water Mission

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

Living Water in Sitalá, Mexico

Posted April 28th, 2022 by Water Mission.

As a ministry, Water Mission provides access to safe water and shares the Living Water message of Jesus Christ. When we build safe water solutions, communities witness Water Mission serving them in the name of the Lord. The safe water project in Sitalá, Mexico, which serves more than 10,000 people, is an example of how our work opens doors to sharing the gospel. When we hosted an event in Sitalá last December that blended residents’ love of sports with the good news of the gospel, people already knew and trusted Water Mission. We built on this foundation by bringing in former ... Read More

Transforming Lives with Safe Water in Uganda

Posted April 28th, 2022 by Water Mission.

In August 2021, Water Mission commissioned a safe water project in Ikonia, Uganda, serving nearly 6,000 people. This solution relies on solar power to pump safe water into the community, schools, and health center. Technology like this offers a sustainable solution for Ikonia’s families, students, and patients. “It’s the pride of our community,” shares Jacob Isabirye, a clinical officer at Ikonia Health Centre. “So many health centers from other areas are asking how we did it or what we did to deserve such a grand facility.” Before Ikonia received access to safe water, women and children spent much of their time retrieving ... Read More

The West Central Africa Region Solar Hub

Posted April 8th, 2022 by Water Mission.

Water Mission is dedicated to developing and implementing best-in-class safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) solutions. This innovation is about more than developing stand-alone technologies or solutions. It’s also about innovating for continuous improvement, including collaborating within the sector to end the global water crisis. In 2021, in collaboration with UNICEF, Water Mission’s Innovation and Engineering Department continued to support a significant investment in training through the West Central Africa Region (WCAR) Solar Hub. Launched in 2020, the WCAR Solar Hub provides free technical support for any organization working on solar-powered water systems in the region. The ultimate goal is to scale ... Read More

Opening Doors to the Gospel

Posted April 8th, 2022 by Water Mission.

When we build safe water solutions, communities witness us serving in the name of the Lord. These safe water and sanitation projects open doors to share the Living Water message of Jesus Christ. When we began mobilizing local church leaders to raise awareness about upcoming Living Water activities in Chimbiya, Malawi, people already knew and trusted Water Mission. After equipping local church leaders, we held three Bible study workshops. This training introduced attendees to vital biblical principles and the life-changing good news of the gospel. They were foundational for the final activity: a two-day marriage seminar. Safe water projects in Chimbiya, Malawi, opened doors to sharing the Living Water message ... Read More

Safe Water Opens Doors to Education

Posted April 8th, 2022 by Water Mission.

Around the world, more than 443 million school days are missed every year because of the global water crisis. Girls’ educations are particularly affected. Not only can contaminated water make them too sick to attend school, but they also shoulder the burden of spending hours collecting water for their families. Losing out on an education impacts girls’ futures, but access to safe water creates opportunities to transform lives. Losing out on an education impacts girls’ futures, but access to safe water creates opportunities to transform lives. Munira is an eighth-grader who studies hard at Kacheliba Primary School in Kenya. She is also involved in elective classes ... Read More

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Ukraine Relief Updates

Living Water in Sitalá, Mexico

Transforming Lives with Safe Water in Uganda

The West Central Africa Region Solar Hub

Opening Doors to the Gospel

Safe Water Opens Doors to Education