Follow Six-Year-Old Celestine on Her Walk for Water
In the remote community of Kambu, Kenya, a little girl named Celestine walks two miles every day with a five-liter jug on her back. While some children can choose to have fun after their school day is
Doreen’s Story: Safe Water Brings Health to Mothers Around the World
Doreen, a new mother in Ikonia, Uganda, remembers a time when pregnant mothers were at extreme risk for fatal illnesses and infections. Water was scarce in Ikonia.
Celebrating Global Handwashing Day: Clean Hands Save Lives
Every year, on October 15, organizations worldwide celebrate Global Handwashing Day to spread awareness about the importance of washing hands to prevent diseases and save lives. From a young age
Water Mission Responds to Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States , setting a record for the worst flooding in North Carolina's history. The Category 4 storm claimed more than
“God Cares About Marriage”: Living Water Training Strengthens Marriages
We believe that strong marriages build strong societies. As part of Water Mission’s Living Water modules , we partner with local churches to hold marriage seminars in many rural communities. Empowered
Blessing Our Global Neighbors Through Planned Giving
Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” Wise planning requires making decisions for the long term , and there are
Hope for Medary: Mothers and Children in Mexico Experience Healing Through Safe Water
Until recently, families in La Union, Mexico, used water from a spring contaminated from animal fecal matter. The water flowed from the spring, through pipes, and right into their homes— untreated
Foot Washing to Fellowship: How One Ugandan Church is Serving Their Community
In 2003, with a calling to serve but little theological training, Pastor Laston founded a church in the remote community of Butimbwa, Uganda. “I started with only two widows and some orphans and one
Honoring the Life of Niels Due Jensen, Former Grundfos CEO and Son of Grundfos Founder
Late last week, the world lost a compassionate and exceptional leader with the passing of Niels Due Jensen , son of Grundfos founder, Poul Due Jensen, and former CEO and Board Chair of Grundfos. Poul
Become a Thirst Quencher: Reach Children Around the World with Safe Water
Each month, a community of faithful friends helps provide people in need with safe water. We refer to our monthly givers as Thirst Quenchers , a unique title recognizing a commitment to transforming
Water Builds Peace: World Water Week 2024
Safe water access creates an opportunity for peace for people around the world. As hundreds of organizations prepare to attend World Water Week at Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Water
Safe Water After a Storm: Water Mission Responds to Hurricane Beryl
In early July, Hurricane Beryl swept across the Caribbean, devastating infrastructure and upending lives. Hurricane Beryl was the first of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and the earliest-forming
Safe Water Allows Girls Like Mwamini to Dream of the Future
With the start of a new school year, children worldwide are preparing to return to their studies and continue working toward their futures. One such child is Mwamini, a 13-year-old girl in Zeze
Five Ways Church Partners are Impacting Lives Around the World
“Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations.” —Matthew 28:19-20 How does your church live out the Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations?” When people receive access to safe water, it
Get To Know Three of Our 2024 Summer Interns!
Written by Kaylee Bhasin, Social Media and Public Relations Intern Each summer, Water Mission hosts seven to 12 interns to be part of the ministry’s work to transform lives through safe and Living
Verified Impact: Validating Our Work
Developing countries are full of failed projects. When asked why, most people point to the conditions of working in developing countries as the main culprit. While this is legitimate and challenging
A Desperate Need for Water for Refugees in Turkana, Kenya
Reviving Water Systems for Refugees in Kenya Thanks to your faithful support of the ministry, t his year Water Mission began a large-scale initiative to serve refugees in desperate need of reliable
Special Message from CEO and President George Greene IV
by George Greene IV, PE, Water Mission CEO and President I would like to thank Héctor Chacón for his 21 years of service to Water Mission as our Honduras Director. After my father, Water Mission’s co
