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Meeting Ongoing Needs in Turkish Camps, Kitchens, and Clinics

Posted July 11th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Melek and her four young nieces and nephew vacated their home following the February earthquakes in Turkey. They are now living in a camp for internally displaced people in Maras, Turkey. The family is grateful to be alive and together, but they face many challenges as they attempt to establish a sense of normalcy. Like hundreds of thousands of families across the region, they are currently living in a tent. They have done their best to make it comfortable, but they miss their home. “We want to be able to move back into our home,” Melek shared. “Our hope is that there ... Read More

World Refugee Day: Healing and Hope for People in Need

Posted June 19th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Life is uncertain and no one knows this better than a refugee. As we commemorate World Refugee Day on June 20, we honor the courage and strength of people who have been forced to flee and have become refugees. Seeking to escape conflict, persecution, or natural disasters, refugees often leave their homes with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. In the wake of such trauma, it becomes difficult to provide for even their most basic needs, including safe water. “Refugees are suddenly uprooted from everything,” shared John*, whose family found refuge in another country after fleeing a civil conflict ... Read More

Water Builds Life

Posted March 27th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Refugees often suffer deep trauma when they are forced to flee their homes due to violence or disasters. After arriving at a refugee camp, most will spend 10 or more years there. Some are never able to leave. Water Mission is honored to serve refugees, helping them to find hope even as they grieve and heal. In 2022, Water Mission served nearly 800,000 of our global neighbors living in refugee camps. We expanded access to safe water, added access points throughout camps, and trained local system operators. Nyarugusu refugee camp in western Tanzania is one camp in which we serve. Our work ... Read More

Caring for Those in Crisis

Posted March 13th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Water Mission responded to incredibly complex, often-simultaneous disasters in 2022. We are thankful for friends who chose to support people in desperate situations. You enabled us to provide immediate and long-term solutions following earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, cholera outbreaks, and war. Because of your partnership, our skilled disaster response teams were equipped to deploy when the need arose in Haiti, Malawi, Mexico, Pakistan, and Ukraine. The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine was in the news for most of 2022—and our teams were there, serving those in need. We deployed within days of Russia’s invasion and have been working to meet needs ever since, ... Read More

A Look Back: One Year Serving Ukrainians

Posted February 21st, 2023 by Water Mission.

A Look Back: One Year of Safe Water for Ukraine February 24, 2022, is a day that changed the trajectory of millions of lives. When Russia invaded Ukraine, men, women, and children went from living a life of normalcy to a life of seeking refuge overnight. Families were torn apart. Communities were devastated. An entire country was shaken to its core. This ongoing crisis continues to impact millions of people, including the 5.4 million who are internally displaced in Ukraine. Deadly missile strikes continue to damage municipal infrastructure, leaving people without reliable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) resources. With ... Read More

Restoration and Trauma Healing for Refugees in Northern Uganda

Posted October 17th, 2022 by Water Mission.

Few people can understand the pain and suffering refugees experience when forced from their homes. Whether fleeing from violence, natural disasters, or other traumatic events, families leave their lives behind in search of safety. The emotional burden is heavy, leaving mothers like Mary heartbroken and angry. She is a refugee from South Sudan, a nation that has endured years of violence and turmoil. Safe water charity Water Mission meets physical needs by providing safe water and spiritual needs through sharing God’s love. “I lost two of my children to the hopeless war,” Mary shared with our team. “I came to the [refugee] settlement ... Read More

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