Impact Stories

Before Josué was born, his mother, Sandy, and father, Suami, came to La Concordia, Mexico to make a better life for themselves and their family. But it’s hard to succeed when the water you drink makes

Life without water. A thought so unimaginable that when you realize communities lack access to clean, safe water for handwashing—even amid COVID-19—it makes you stop in your tracks. How can this be? A

This Christmas, your shopping has the power to change lives. For as little as $10, you can invest in a meaningful gift for everyone on your list with the Water Mission Tribute Card. The beautifully

We have the joy of partnering with passionate people like Loulou Byars, a young college student from Charleston, South Carolina. Loulou’s heart for sharing safe water has grown over the years. We had

For the first time, 50,000 refugees in Tanzania’s Nduta refugee camp have access to safe water. In a year filled with unique challenges and sweeping changes to our daily lives, milestones such as this

Throughout 2020, Water Mission has highlighted the urgent need for safe water in the fight against a global pandemic and following natural disasters. In such emergencies, safe water becomes a scarce

In the high mountains of northern Haiti, there is a small village named Zoranger. To reach this community, you must venture off the nearest road—over a mile away—and travel by foot across a creek and

What is water for you this Christmas? You may think about it when you brew a hot cup of coffee to enjoy with a holiday treat, or when you notice the snowflakes on your windowpane. The truth is, water

In rural Indonesia, paved roads are a rarity. To get to remote communities, Water Mission staff maneuver vehicles down muddy, rocky paths. Often, our staff travels on motorbikes because car travel is

On September 26, 2020, storms brought heavy rains to San Juan, a municipality in the Intibuca department of western Honduras. These storms caused massive flooding, resulting in a devastating landslide

It’s no secret: The last eight months have been unusual for communities all over the world—navigating a pandemic safely, learning new social norms, and staying healthy and safe. According to UN Water

On Sunday, October 11, we celebrate UNICEF’s annual International Day of the Girl. It’s a day to be inspired by the amazing things that girls around the world are accomplishing. It’s also a day to

For 14 years, Water Mission supporters have joined in Charleston and across the country (and now around the world!) to Walk for Water. Supporters like you have walked thousands of miles and raised

So far, 2020 has been a year when many have been tempted to lose hop e— but that is simply not a choice for Water Mi ssion’s Thirst Quenchers, our dedicated monthly supporters who remain committed to

A year ago , Hurricane Dorian hit, devastating the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas . One of the largest Category 5 Atlantic hurricanes on record, its 185 mph sustained winds left more than 70,000 people

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

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

Meet Romain Charlot, a father in Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas. He's been trying to rebuild his home—his life—for nearly a year. Today, along with other residents of the Bahamas, he braces for the 2020