Disaster Response
Water Mission was born out of the need for safe water as a result of a disaster, responding in Honduras after Hurricane Mitch. Since then, we have provided relief following some of the world’s most devastating natural and humanitarian disasters.
Current Disaster Updates:
Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami: Following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit the island of Sulawesi on Sept. 28, we are working quickly to help those in desperate need. Pray for our staff on the ground as we assess the situation and work with partners to respond.
Rohingya Refugee Crisis: Nearly 700,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled persecution in Myanmar to seek refuge in Bangladesh. We are partnering with ADRA and other aid organizations to provide safe water in the resettlement camps.
Hurricane Maria: Worked with FEMA and the EPA to serve 40+ communities in Puerto Rico. Partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to provide solutions in Dominica.
Hurricane Irma: Worked with Food for the Poor in Haiti and Samaritan’s Purse in St. Martin to provide emergency safe water to those in need.
Burundi Crisis: Worked with UNICEF Tanzania, the Poul due Jensen Foundation, and others to provide safe water in refugee camps. (Ongoing work will serve 313,000)
South Sudan Crisis: Worked with partners to provide safe water for refugees living in Northern Uganda. (Ongoing work; 143,000 served to date)
Ebola in Liberia: Treated water for use in communities, hospitals, and health clinics.
