Impact Stories

Originally published in WASH in Healthcare Facilities, a publication by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, on March 28, 2019. The article has been edited to address health and safety concerns

From high infant and mother mortality rates to inflated household expenses, the effects of the global water crisis are costly and far-reaching. Across the world, 2,100,000,000 people bear the physical

Imagine that before you could feed your children, go to work, and run your errands, you had to walk several miles to collect water for your daily needs. How would this mundane, time-consuming chore

Story by Water Mission | Photos by Sean Sheridan In Ugandan refugee settlements, we have served more than 230,000 people to date. But much remains to be done to keep improving the living conditions of

As we usher in 2020, we want to highlight the communities we serve. They are, after all, the reason why we do what we do 365 days a year: putting an end to the global water crisis through partnerships

If you prayed, volunteered your time, gave a gift, or supported Water Mission in other ways throughout the past year, then you helped us serve more than 600,000 people with safe water, sanitation, and

Grundfos, the world’s largest pump manufacturer, has the vision to help resolve the global water crisis and has invested its technical expertise and financial resources to realize this vision. Water

Working at Water Mission as a stewardship advisor -- after a long career in Major League Baseball -- has changed my world view. I've had the chance to go to places that lack access to some of the most

Today, on World Toilet Day, we celebrate the advancements and alliances that help bring basic sanitation to thousands of people around the world. The sanitation solutions that we install and implement

We rejoice with thousands of men, women, and children around the world this Christmas! Clean, safe water has blessed individuals, families, and entire communities this past year. Here, we share a few

Did you know that some of the farmers who produce the coffee we drink must make long, dangerous treks to collect safe drinking water for their families? At Water Mission, we’re honored to serve coffee

Today, on Global Handwashing Day, we emphasize the need to educate others on the value of washing hands with soap and water. According to the United Nations, people in some parts of the world still

Today is a day for celebrating how girls around the world thrive when they have access to clean, safe water and sanitation! October 11 marks the International Day of the Girl Child, a day designated

Our co-founders, George and Molly Greene, were the first to give their energy and time to Water Mission, paving the way for thousands to follow. Yearly, we have approximately 500 volunteers who donate

Guest Contributor: Hector Chacon, Honduras Country Program Director When I look back at the last two decades, I am reminded of the vision first shared with me by George and Molly Greene, our beloved

“We must maintain a position of seeking Him first and praying about everything,” said our co-founder, Molly F. Greene, in a conversation about her hopes for Water Mission. “We need to be available to

A few weeks after a disaster hits, the focus shifts toward reconstruction. Following Hurricane Dorian, the people of the Bahamas have found their homes damaged or leveled to the ground. Houses are now

It’s an incredible feeling to be surrounded by nearly 4,000 participants from 1,200 organizations and 127 countries, all committed to one purpose: ending the global water crisis. Last week, for the