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From Contaminated to Safe: Bringing Safe Water to Degeance

Posted April 9th, 2021 by Jason Young.

Until August 2020, families in Degeance, Haiti, walked nearly four miles every day to collect water. The farming community sits on the ridge of a mountain in the Artibonite region, and the rocky road to water could be treacherous.  Unfortunately, that water—the cleanest they could access—was unsafe. The Artibonite River and its tributaries are contaminated with cholera and other bacteria that cause waterborne illnesses. Local families had no option but to disinfect their water as best they could, most often by boiling it.   Thanks to your prayerful support, Water Mission installed a new safe water system for the community last summer. With water piped to two convenient tap stands, the ... Read More

Delivering Aid Through the Denton Cargo Program

Posted April 9th, 2021 by Jason Young.

In 1998, George and Molly Greene delivered their first safe water systems to Honduras after Hurricane Mitch. Since then, we have been grateful to participate in the United States Department of Defense’s (DOD) Denton Cargo Program. Safe water equipment and supplies are flown from Charleston Joint Air Force Base to Soto Cano Air Base in a United States Air Force C-17 cargo plane. Photo courtesy of Department of Defense. Through this initiative, the DOD transports Water Mission equipment and other humanitarian cargo to communities hit by natural disasters. This past fall, several flights brought our safe water systems to Honduras in the aftermath of Hurricanes Eta and Iota.   The back-to-back category 4 hurricanes affected more than 3 ... Read More

Safe Water Brings Hope After Hurricanes

Posted April 9th, 2021 by Water Mission.

La Danta, Honduras, was a thriving community before Hurricanes Eta and Iota struck in November. More than 100 families benefited from a local school, neighborhood markets, and convenient access to safe water through a Water Mission Living Water Treatment System (LWTS). A nearby factory provided steady employment to many, including Melissa Flores, a 34-year-old mother of four.   Then, two Category 4 hurricanes swept through Central America just two weeks apart. They affected La Danta and more than 3 million people throughout Honduras. Across the country, homes were submerged and crops were ruined. An estimated 180,000 people were displaced. In La Danta, Melissa’s factory was damaged and she lost her job.   After ... Read More

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

Safe Water After Disaster in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Posted April 8th, 2021 by Water Mission.

On January 15th, 2021, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the western coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It triggered landslides and an estimated 40 aftershocks on the island, causing injury and even death. Hundreds of homes and buildings were destroyed, displacing more than 40,000 people. Many fled to temporary tent shelters made of tarp, which were poor protection from the heavy monsoon rains that followed.  Water Mission trucks arrive with Living Water Treatment Systems and emergency water purification packets from P&G, one of Water Mission’s long-term partners. We often use these water purification packets after natural disasters; each small packet disinfects 2.6 gallons of water. Water Mission has been serving ... Read More

2021 World Water Day: Valuing Clean, Safe Water

Posted March 18th, 2021 by Water Mission.

What does water mean to you? When you think of water, what images come to mind? A cold glass to drink after a long run? A tub filled with bubbles as you give your baby a bath? A quiet prayer beside a peaceful stream? Water means something different to everyone—but we all need it to survive. Many of us turn on the faucet and it flows freely. But 2.2 billion people around the world still lack access to safe, clean water. Collecting safe water in Capity, Haiti You are helping to change that. On March 22nd, World Water Day, we invite you to join us in celebrating the transformation taking place in communities where safe water was once scarce, but is ... Read More

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