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2023 National Intern Day

Posted July 24th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Written by Rebekah Crozier, Internal Communications Intern After a three-year pause due to COVID-19, Water Mission welcomes back its internship program this year with seven summer interns. In celebration of National Intern Day on July 27, Water Mission is honored to invest in the next generation of nonprofit professionals through internships. Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is composed of team members with a variety of skills who are committed to using their God-given gifts to help fight the global water crisis. The internship program similarly strives to help the next generation of leaders grow in their skills while contributing to Water ... Read More

Beauty in the Midst of Disaster: Reflections on our response in Turkey

Posted July 17th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Special thanks to Water Mission Disaster Response Manager Jon Conway for sharing his thoughts and his photographs from serving in Turkey in this special update. When disaster strikes, it can bring out the best in people. It is during these difficult times that we see God’s love at work through humanity, as people come together to help one another regardless of their differences. In the days and months following the earthquakes in Turkey, this unique level of collaboration and care was unveiled. Christian and Muslim organizations worked hand in hand with one common goal—to serve those affected. Stong partnerships were formed as we ... Read More

Meeting Ongoing Needs in Turkish Camps, Kitchens, and Clinics

Posted July 11th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Melek and her four young nieces and nephew vacated their home following the February earthquakes in Turkey. They are now living in a camp for internally displaced people in Maras, Turkey. The family is grateful to be alive and together, but they face many challenges as they attempt to establish a sense of normalcy. Like hundreds of thousands of families across the region, they are currently living in a tent. They have done their best to make it comfortable, but they miss their home. “We want to be able to move back into our home,” Melek shared. “Our hope is that there ... Read More

Volunteer John Lane: Making an Eternal Impact

Posted July 10th, 2023 by Water Mission.

Five crucial words are printed on every Living Water Treatment System: “Assembled with love by volunteers.” Volunteers are an essential part of our mission to bring safe water to the 2 billion people worldwide who lack access to this vital resource. John Lane, a passionate Water Mission volunteer, believes strongly in that mission. “I love being a Water Mission volunteer,” John says. “I love the ministry of Water Mission.” Nearly two years ago, John read a book that opened his eyes to the reality of the global water crisis. One of the statistics that he encountered — 50% of the developing world’s hospital ... Read More

Celebrating and Caring for Kiswahili Speakers on World Kiswahili Language Day

Posted July 6th, 2023 by Water Mission.

July 7 is UNESCO’s World Kiswahili Language Day. The day celebrates the role Kiswahili (Swahili) plays in promoting cultural diversity, creating awareness, and fostering dialogue. According to UNESCO, the day also “promotes multilingualism as a core value of the United Nations and an essential factor in harmonious communication between peoples, which promotes unity in diversity and international understanding, tolerance, and dialogue.” Kiswahili is one of the most widely used languages in Africa. It is the most widely spoken in sub-Saharan Africa, and among the 10 most widely spoken languages in the world, with more than 200 million speakers. In honor of ... Read More

Uganda Sanitation Projects Equip Schools and Local Laborers

Posted July 5th, 2023 by Water Mission.

In places where safe water is scarce, healthy sanitation can be an unfamiliar concept. Hygiene habits like hand washing and bathroom etiquette are not part of daily life due to the lack of available clean, safe water and the absence of latrines. But for those in the Luuka District of Uganda, things are beginning to change. Thanks to district-wide safe water projects and a multi-faceted household latrine initiative, lives are being transformed. Access to safe water and sanitation at school has increased the health of children and allowed them to attend school. Spanning more than 250 square miles, Uganda’s Luuka District offered very ... Read More

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