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Coming Together Across Charleston to Walk for Water

Posted April 8th, 2021 by Water Mission.

On Saturday, March 20, over 2,300 people participated in the 15th Annual Water Mission Walk for Water. Together, they raised awareness and funds to fight the global water crisis. Staggered times in Riverfront Park—and a virtual “walk anywhere” option—allowed for social distancing. The in-person Walk for Water began in Riverfront Park. (photo by Jamie Andrews) The three-mile route represented the average distance people walk each day to collect water that can lead to water-related illnesses. Walkers carried empty buckets until the halfway point, filled them with water, and carried the full buckets the final 1.5 miles. Together, we’ve raised over $235,000 to provide safe water solutions to communities around the world! Walkers of all ages joined the effort. (photo by Mandy Dinino) Dr. Linda Karges-Bone has been a Walk for ... Read More

Save Lives: Join the Virtual Walk for Water to Help End the Global Water Crisis

Posted March 12th, 2021 by Water Mission.

During the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that, even when we are far apart, we have the power to create meaningful change together. That is why we are inviting you to join the 2021 Water Mission Walk for Water. Wherever you are, you can be part of a collective effort to solve the global water crisis. On March 20, we will walk 3 miles—around our neighborhoods, campuses, and parks—carrying buckets of water, much like women and children around the world do every day. Unfortunately, the water they work so hard to collect is often contaminated, causing water-related illnesses. As a result, children miss out on their education, parents are too sick to earn income ... Read More

Coming Together for Recovery in Texas 

Posted March 10th, 2021 by Water Mission.

In February, historic arctic storms swept through Texas. These winter storms resulted in water and food shortages, widespread power outages, and dangerous weather conditions. NBC News quoted Water Mission CEO and President George Green IV, PE in an article this week on the devastation. “The residents in one of the largest states in the U.S. are experiencing a plumbing catastrophe due to burst pipes from freezing temperatures and significant power outages.” Marie Maybou melts snow on the kitchen stove on February 19, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Ms. Maybou was using the water to flush the toilets in her home after the city water stopped running. Winter storm Uri brought historic cold weather ... Read More

Water Mission’s 15th Annual Walk for Water: Walk So Others Don’t Have To

Posted January 12th, 2021 by Water Mission.

Today, you’ll likely use water countless times—to drink, cook, shower, brush your teeth, flush the toilet, and more—without worrying whether the water is safe. More than 2.2 billion people around the world lack access to clean, safe water. Every day, millions of women and children walk more than three miles to collect water that is often contaminated—exposing their families to dangerous waterborne diseases. As we enter into this new year, we invite you to join us to help more families around the globe receive access to clean, safe water. With the 15th Annual Walk for Water scheduled for March 20 in Charleston, we’re reminded that, even in this unprecedented season, we still have the opportunity to serve others. What will the Walk look like this year? While this year’s Walk may look a little different, the mission remains the same: Bringing awareness and raising funds to end the global water crisis. This year, walkers ... Read More

Students and Teachers in Tanzania Now with Access to Safe Water for Handwashing Amid COVID-19

Posted December 7th, 2020 by Acadia Munari.

Life without water. A thought so unimaginable that when you realize communities lack access to clean, safe water for handwashing—even amid COVID-19—it makes you stop in your tracks. How can this be? A resource so readily available to so many is still out of reach for nearly one-third of the world’s population. It’s a statistic that Water Mission and so many other organizations are dedicated to ending, including our new partner Azimuth World Foundation. Water Mission’s Partnership with Azimuth World Foundation Two students at Kiganamo Primary School wash their hands while using a handwashing station funded by Azimuth World Foundation. In March, our team embarked on a mission to ensure people around the world have access to handwashing supplies amid COVID-19. We recently completed the installation of 30 handwashing stations at 15 primary schools in Kasulu, Tanzania. ... Read More

Seven Creative Ideas for Giving Tribute Cards This Christmas

Posted December 4th, 2020 by Water Mission.

This Christmas, your shopping has the power to change lives. For as little as $10, you can invest in a meaningful gift for everyone on your list with the Water Mission Tribute Card. The beautifully designed card is a heartwarming way to honor your friends and family as you share the transformative impact safe water can bring to people around the world and help alleviate the global water crisis. Best of all, the process is easy. Simply choose who you’d like to honor, and we’ll send them a cheerful card that demonstrates the impact of your donation with an inspiring real-life story of someone we serve. Please order your Tribute Card gifts by ... Read More

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Coming Together Across Charleston to Walk for Water

Save Lives: Join the Virtual Walk for Water to Help End the Global Water Crisis

Coming Together for Recovery in Texas

Water Mission’s 15th Annual Walk for Water: Walk So Others Don’t Have To

Students and Teachers in Tanzania Now with Access to Safe Water for Handwashing Amid COVID-19

Seven Creative Ideas for Giving Tribute Cards This Christmas

Coming Together for Recovery in Texas 