Impact Stories

Life is uncertain and no one knows this better than a refugee. As we commemorate World Refugee Day on June 20, we honor the courage and strength of people who have been forced to flee and have become

On Tuesday, June 6, Kakhovka dam in Ukraine collapsed, causing widespread flooding and destruction across the southern region. Access to safe water — already a challenge in the war-torn country — is

Summer is often a playful time for children, but for those without safe water, there is little time for fun. Children in communities throughout the world spend their days fetching water for their

It has been more than a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Cities have been destroyed, families have been torn apart , and millions of people have fled the country to seek refuge elsewhere. With

Although it’s been more than two months since deadly earthquakes struck Turkey , more than 3 million people remain homeless and unsure of their future. Among them is Melek, a mother and aunt who is

Mothers around the globe dream of raising healthy children but trying to do so without access to safe water is challenging. Contaminated water sources cause water-related illnesses that take the lives

Water is vital for life. Our continents are surrounded by water, yet throughout the world, more than 2 billion people lack access to clean, safe water for drinking, cooking, washing, and other needs

“Commit your work to the Lord , and your plans will be established.” —Proverbs 16:3 When back-to-back Hurricanes Eta and Iota flooded the community of Campos Las Flores, Honduras, spreading toxins

“Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” —John 7:38 Something exciting is happening in Kiminini, and it is changing lives for eternity

“The earth is the Lord 's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein...” — Psalm 24:1 The Earth is one of our greatest gifts, yet likely one thing we often take for granted. As we

To Marco Mendez, working for Water Mission is a dream come true. As a child he dreamt of being a missionary, sharing Jesus with others as he worked alongside them.

When Water Mission builds safe water solutions, we also build relationships with local churches. Together, we can meet physical needs and open doors to the spiritual transformation that only comes

More than 5,000 people gathered at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, SC , on Saturday, March 25, 2023, for the 17th Annual Walk for Water . Together, they walked three miles and raised more than

Refugees often suffer deep trauma when they are forced to flee their homes due to violence or disasters. After arriving at a refugee camp, most will spend 10 or more years there. Some are never able

Each day, women and children around the world ris e early in the morning to begin a long journey to find water. Many walk an average of three miles per day to collect water for their family . The

For decades, families in the remote community of San Roque, Peru, used contaminated water from the Amazon River. It caused deadly illnesses, but they had no other options.

No one organization can solve the global water crisis on its own. Because of this, open-handed knowledge sharing and thought leadership is a priority for Water Mission.