A Student, A Mother, and A Refugee Couple: Read the Stories Behind the Christmas Tribute Card
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
Indonesian Coffee Farmers Thrive and Rejoice with Accessible Clean, Safe Water
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
Promoting Life-Saving Hygiene Practices on Global Handwashing Day
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
International Day of the Girl 2019: A Q&A with One of Water Mission’s #WomenInSTEM
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
The First Volunteers: Partners in Ministry and Service
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
The First Country Program: A Commitment to Serve and Love in Honduras
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
The First Sip: Honoring Molly F. Greene
“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.
Rebuilding Puerto Rico and the Bahamas After Hurricane Maria and Hurricane Dorian
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
Including All: Water Mission Attends World Water Week in Stockholm
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
Hurricane Dorian Relief: Collaborating to Respond to Urgent Needs and Unique Challenges in the Bahamas
It’s been a week since Hurricane Dorian hit the Atlantic as a Category 5 storm. Water Mission's disaster response and engineering teams are now on the ground responding to the urgent need for clean
Thirst Quenchers: A Community Passionate About Ending the Global Water Crisis
Rev. Rob Sturdy has been a part of Thirst Quenchers, our community of monthly givers, for many years. “You can deliver clean, safe water literally to the doorsteps of children who otherwise wouldn’t
Who Makes Clean Water Projects Sustainable in Mexico? Knowledgeable Community Members
Want to know how we implement long-lasting change through our safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects in countries like Mexico? In a country where water-related interventions often require
Grace and Grit: Celebrating Water Mission’s #WomenHumanitarians on World Humanitarian Day
Grace and grit — these are two of a million things that our female staff in Charleston and abroad bring to the table every day. This year, on World Humanitarian Day, we join the United Nations and
World Water Week 2019: Water Mission Presents Rural Safe Water Best Practices
A team of Water Mission’s in-house experts is headed to Sweden in late August for World Water Week, an annual conference hosted by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). The six-day event
Lemonade Stand for Safe Water: A Summer Activity for a Cause
We truly are spoiled here in Charleston: beaches, creeks, waterparks, and the South Carolina Aquarium. How fun to be surrounded by water! This summer, as we venture out under sunny skies, we can
How Clean, Safe Water and Community Engagement Empower Students in Kenya
In Kitalale, Kenya, schools no longer pay for water to be delivered. Instead, school officials use the money to buy supplies and books for the students. With Water Mission safe water solutions at four
From Engineering to Public Relations, Summer 2019 Interns Make an Impact
At Water Mission, our interns gain in-depth experience in providing safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions that serve communities around the world. This summer, we welcomed ten college students
Words of Faith from Molly Greene | When the Worst Happens: Finding God's Purpose Amidst the Pain
Originally published on December 21, 2013, in Living on Jesus Street, this story is offered again in memory of its author and our co-founder, Molly F. Greene.
