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World Water Week at Home: The Importance of Small, Safe Water Operations and Global Partnerships

Posted August 28th, 2020 by Acadia Munari.

Every day, members of the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector seek to find solutions and strategies to put an end to the global water crisis, which leaves 2.2 billion people without access to clean, safe water. Both urgent and enormous, this crisis can only be solved through strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations. This past week, members of the Water Mission team had an opportunity to virtually collaborate with WASH industry professionals from more than 120 countries at the annual Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) World Water Week. During the conference, I sat down with Lara Lambert, Water Mission’s director of community development, and Ritah Nakafeero, Water Mission’s community development manager in Uganda, to discuss their experience at this year’s virtual #WWWeek, and gather more insight about the importance of safe water enterprises (SWEs). Pictured is an example of a solar-powered SWE in ... Read More

World Humanitarian Day: Recognizing the Importance of Heroes in the Global Fight Against COVID -19

Posted August 19th, 2020 by Gregg Dinino.

World Humanitarian Day is a day of global celebration of “people helping people,” according to the United Nations. This year’s day falls on August 19 and pays special tribute to those who are selflessly serving others on the front lines: #RealLifeHeroes. Their contributions remain significant as the world continues to fight the spread of COVID-19. At Water Mission, we’re driven by God’s love and power in all that we do. Our ministry relies on His strength encouraging us to serve others by helping to bring clean, safe water to people around the world. We‘re thankful for the daily efforts of our global staff, partners, and all humanitarians around the world who strive to serve others, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 ... Read More

COVID-19 Update: Dispatches From Vulnerable Communities

girl wearing mask and washing hands with soap and water.

Posted July 30th, 2020 by Cinelle Barnes.

COVID-19 continues to evolve, affecting millions of the most under-resourced and vulnerable populations around the world. As of this writing, more than 17.2 million cases of the novel coronavirus have been reported worldwide, nearly 670,000 of which have led to fatalities. Like you, Water Mission feels called to respond to these critical needs. We remain in the fight against the continuing global health crisis, providing safe water, handwashing facilities, and hygiene resources that protect the health and safety of millions. In much of the developing world, there is a lack of reliable, accurate health information on coronavirus symptoms, transmission, and prevention. Additionally, many doctors and nurses in these ... 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

Clean, Clear, or Safe Water: How Can You Tell?

Posted July 9th, 2020 by Cinelle Barnes.

Hold up a bottle of clear water to a light, and ask those around you, “Is this water safe to drink?” They will likely say, “Yes.” Conswello Chavez, a mother of three in La Concordia, Mexico, thought the same, but then her oldest son became sick a few years ago. She began suspecting that their “clean” water wasn’t actually safe to drink. She used to purchase supposedly purified bottled water from a local vendor. “I decided to check the bottle of water and realized that it had a bad smell,” she said. Conswello outside of her store with her mother and son Two weeks ... Read More

COVID-19 in Prisons: Handwashing Stations for Tanzania Inmates, Officials

Posted June 2nd, 2020 by Cinelle Barnes.

What is an overlooked hotspot for disease outbreaks? Prisons. We are now only beginning to see high numbers of COVID-19 cases reported by prisons in the United States, particularly in Oklahoma, Texas, and Michigan. As such developments cycle into the news, let us not forget that institutions in low- and middle-income countries face the same threat while equipped with far fewer resources to prevent or contain the spread of disease. In Tanzania, where Water Mission has a program serving refugees, rural communities, and healthcare facilities, our teams have addressed the need for handwashing resources at local penitentiaries. As of early June, more than 500 coronavirus cases had been reported in the country. Of this number, none represent cases within prisons. I spoke with Agnes Mwero, administrative ... Read More

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