Global Water Crisis
2 billion
Water Gives Life—and Takes It
The global water crisis impacts every facet of life. Children miss school due to deadly, water-related illnesses. Parents struggle to provide for their families when so many hours are spent collecting water.
One Person Dies Every 37 Seconds From Water-Related Illnesses
Children under 5, like Doreen’s baby Wisdom, face the greatest risk.
Women Spend 200 Million Hours Walking for Water Around the World
Stellia begins her first three-hour journey for water before the sun rises.
Students Miss 443 Million School Days Yearly Due to the Water Crisis
A lack of safe water keeps many girls like Benita from receiving an education.
Around the World 3.6 Billion People Lack Access to Adequate Sanitation
A latrine close to home provides dignity and safety to families like Grandma Maria Luciana and her grandchildren.
50% of Hospital Beds in Developing Nations are Filled Due to Unsafe Water
Safe water means medical professionals like Nurse Carolina can serve patients well.
The Global Water Crisis is Enormous and Urgent, but There is Hope.
Our vision is that all people have safe water and an opportunity to experience God’s love.
Our Work is Based on God's Concern For the Physical and Spiritual Well-being of All People.
Providing access to safe water is an opportunity to demonstrate our Christian faith to people in need throughout the world. Learn how we partner with local churches to meet urgent physical and spiritual needs in their communities through our Living Water Ministry.
Water Mission serves all people regardless of age, gender, race, or faith.
