Safe Water Protects Babies From Illnesses
Despite differences in culture, language, and religion, mothers worldwide can agree that babies are precious and should be protected. Dulce lives in the coastal community of El Fortín, Mexico.
Why We Walk: 2025 Walk for Water
George and Molly Greene, Water Mission’s co-founders, started the Walk with the goal of giving others the opportunity to experience walking for water, which is a daily reality for millions of people.
Water Mission Wraps Up Ukraine Response and Transitions to a Long-Term Solution
“This brave and committed team of 23 Ukrainians has achieved these incredible results.”
Four Ways to Show Love This Valentine's Day
As we celebrate love this month, we also reflect on God’s commandment to love one another. This Valentine’s Day, we want to share four ways you can show love.
Safe Water Brings Joy to Refugees Like Martha
When East Timor, now called Timor-Leste, voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999, violence erupted in the small colony, causing two-thirds of Timorese people to flee.
UN International Day of Education: “School Is My Future”
“Education is what I call ‘my future’ because school is my future.” This was 16-year-old Vanesa’s response when she was asked about the challenge of not having safe water in her community of Mankhaka
Serving After Disaster: A Note From Water Mission’s CEO and President
This past September, Hurricane Helene dumped an estimated 40 trillion gallons of rain, resulting in an unprecedented level of destruction in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.
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.
Giving Tuesday 2024: Safe Water Changes Lives
Each year during the Christmas shopping frenzy, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to focus on giving rather than receiving. On Tuesday, December 3, you can join others around the
A Latrine for Lázaro: Honoring World Toilet Day
In the Mexican community of El Fortín, 25-year-old Lázaro had nowhere to relieve himself that was safe, clean, and private. Lázaro’s situation made this even more difficult, as he is paralyzed in over
Damalie’s Story: Safe Water Protects Mothers and Babies
During the Christmas season, we celebrate the birth of one baby through whom hope entered the world. As we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, we remember that, like Jesus once was, babies are born daily
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
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
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
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
