As you should already know, water is a finite resource, like oil. Although we live on a planet filled with water, only a very small percentage is safe and usable for human consumption. Now imagine the amount of safe water remaining the same, but the number of people who rely on that water increases exponentially…
The importance of quality water cannot be understated. In parts of the world without access to safe and clean drinking water, humanity suffers from malnutrition, dehydration, and death from preventable diseases. At Healing Waters, our mission is to provide the basic human right of access to clean and safe water and sanitation practices to all. What…
Few things are more satisfying than donating to a worthwhile charitable organization. When you contribute to an organization such as Healing Waters International, you help to bring safe drinking water to parts of the world where it isn’t readily available. While you’re doing good for thirsty people around the globe, you’re also doing well for yourself.…
Water is a precious resource. However, far too many communities either have limited, or no access to water. The reasons for this are varied, but one primary reason is the seclusion of the communities. Because the communities do not have a body of fresh water near them or near a big city, it is often…
Water is a fundamental aspect of human life. Your body is made of water, we need water to survive, and we use water on a daily basis. Looking at a picture of the Earth, it appears that the world has more than enough water; after all, most of the Earth is covered in it. However,…
This year’s World Water Day will be unlike any other we’ve ever experienced. The Coronavirus—also known as COVID-19—is spreading at an alarming rate. Safe water plus health & hygiene is more important than ever to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus and flatten the curve. Each year we partner with 1040.com to provide safe water plus…
Running with a passion is an incredible thing, but for Eric Gudde, he’s also running on a mission. Gudde is committing his 40th birthday to a 40-mile, safe water run to raise awareness and funds for safe water through Healing Waters International. Gudde teaches technology, graphic design, and more at Frontenac High School in Frontenac, Kansas.…
Each year in early February, we gather together as an organization to review and recommit ourselves to the mission of Healing Waters International. We do this to keep our mission current, clear and compelling to each of us in our daily work and to insure that we are all unified in our pursuit of the…
Over the past few months, we have shared the stories of many individuals whose lives have been transformed through safe water and the clean water initiative. We called this “One story at a time” because each person’s story is so valuable. I recently heard the story of Clara, from a desolate, impoverished community in one of…