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A Student, A Mother, and A Refugee Couple: Read the Stories Behind the Christmas Tribute Card

Posted November 15th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

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 of their stories – snapshots of how the gift of clean, safe water sparks joy in so many hearts. Agnes and her family have access to safe water through a project in the hills above Lake Toba. Agnes lives in Indonesia with her mother and father, who are rice and coﬀee farmers. Agnes used to help her mother, Mareti, collect rainwater during the rainy season. In the dry season, they had ... Read More

Indonesian Coffee Farmers Thrive and Rejoice with Accessible Clean, Safe Water

Posted November 5th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

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 farmers and provide clean, safe water that is readily accessible. Rina and her daughter drink safe water from a tap stand in their community. Rina Nur*, a coffee farmer and mother of four in Indonesia, used to walk down a steep hill with her family in order to fetch water. This water was not safe to drink, but it was their only option. Rina said, “Before Water Mission ... Read More

Promoting Life-Saving Hygiene Practices on Global Handwashing Day

Posted October 15th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

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 have little or no awareness of good hygiene practices. Handwashing plays a significant role in Water Mission’s work of helping reduce the number of waterborne and water-related medical cases. Working in conjunction with our safe water and sanitation solutions are our hygiene promotion initiatives. Partners like Pentair help communities reduce the risk of sickness by making WASH education possible. What is Global ... Read More

International Day of the Girl 2019: A Q&A with One of Water Mission’s #WomenInSTEM

Posted October 10th, 2019 by Water Mission.

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 by the United Nations in 2012 to highlight specific challenges faced by women and girls, along with promoting their achievements and human rights. Women play a massive role in improving our world through their work and innovations, and Water Mission’s female experts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are no exception. The work they do directly impacts the education, health, and livelihood of girls worldwide. ... Read More

The First Volunteers: Partners in Ministry and Service

Posted October 4th, 2019 by Ben Schools.

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 18,000 hours of their valuable time to furthering the mission. They assist with everything from events and tours to administrative tasks and equipment assembly. They pray, work, and laugh together — a fellowship that has greatly blessed our staff and everyone who enters our headquarters. A consistent presence in our production area over the past 18 years is Gene Lesesne, one of our longest-standing Charleston volunteers. Gene first heard ... Read More

The First Country Program: A Commitment to Serve and Love in Honduras

Posted October 3rd, 2019 by Water Mission.

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 co-founders: that all people have clean, safe water and an opportunity to experience God’s love. I remember the first time I met George and Molly. I was serving on leadership for the Rotary Club of Tocoa, Honduras, and they had been in the country after responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Mitch. That first meeting in 1998 led to my partnership — and treasured friendship — ... Read More

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