Impact Stories

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

What I love about my job is that I get to see how the global Church responds to crises like COVID-19, demonstrating the good news of the gospel. While the pandemic has brought the world to its knees

Proper handwashing is one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of the coronavirus in healthcare settings–protecting medical staff, patients, and hospital visitors from disease transmission

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

Ask yourself: Did you wash your hands today? Almost half of the schools in the world do not have handwashing facilities with soap and water available to students. As handwashing is a key component of

“It all started with an email,” said Water Mission CEO, George Greene IV, PE. It was 1998. Hurricane Mitch, now widely considered a “thousand-year storm,” stalled over Honduras for days, unleashing

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

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 first day of June marked the official start of hurricane season and according to experts, the season is off to a historically fast start. Natural disasters are occurring more often and with more

The United Nations designates June 20 as World Refugee Day. This is a day for the global community to call renewed attention to the nearly 80 million men, women, and children that the UN Refugee