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How to Walk for Water From Your Home

Posted September 25th, 2020 by April Butcher.

For 14 years, Water Mission supporters have joined in Charleston and across the country (and now around the world!) to Walk for Water. Supporters like you have walked thousands of miles and raised millions of dollars to provide clean, safe water for communities in need around the world. Each year, participants put themselves in the shoes of our sisters and brothers who make harrowing journeys often covering miles as they walk for water every day. Walk for Water participants encourage friends and family to join the fight to end the global water crisis by supporting or walking. This year, for the first time, our Walks went virtual. As the pandemic worsened nationwide in March and only a few days remained before our flagship Charleston ... Read More

The Power of YOU: Water Mission Supporters Made an Impact on More Than 700,000 Lives

Posted July 13th, 2020 by Water Mission.

In 2019, your support made an impact on more than 700,000 people around the world. Last year, the world faced an unprecedented refugee crisis comprised of 70 million people. We also saw natural disasters cause severe damage. The regions where we have country programs found themselves in overwhelming political conflict and ensuing food and fuel shortages. By God’s grace, despite these crises, the lives of men, women, and children around the world were changed for the better—because of you: individuals, organizations, churches, and corporations who’ve come alongside Water Mission in ending the global water crisis. This past year, you helped us ... Read More

Behind the Scenes: Serving Clean Water Safely Amid COVID-19

Posted May 28th, 2020 by Acadia Munari.

In the face of adversity, your support helps our staff on the front lines serve with love, excellence, and integrity — three words we live by at Water Mission. In the last three months, teams across our nine country programs have been providing safe water solutions amid COVID-19 to slow the spread of the virus in vulnerable communities, such as refugee settlements. Your support has been integral to our ongoing response to the health crisis and has allowed us to install more than 400 handwashing stations globally. As we continue this necessary work amid COVID-19, we want to share with you ... 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

#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

Virtual Walk for Water: Distanced but Determined to Bring Safe Water to All

Posted March 26th, 2020 by Water Mission.

On March 21, individuals and families across Charleston took hundreds of thousands of steps during the virtual Walk for Water so that people around the world, mostly women and children, don’t have to walk miles for water. Amid COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, our annual Walk for Water took place as a virtual event, calling on participants to walk in their neighborhoods – at a safe distance from others. They walked in solidarity with the 2,100,000,000 people around the world who do not have access to safe water. Using the hashtag #2020VirtualWalkCHS, folks who stepped up to the challenge posted their photos on social media to create awareness and invite others into the mission! chevron-right chevron-left Screen ... Read More

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