One of Healing Waters International’s distinct strengths in the safe water sector is our commitment to delivering sufficient water, often directly to people’s homes. This may seem simple, but it’s truly revolutionary for communities where water has been scarce or unreliable for generations. When water is scarce or access is inconsistent, it places a heavy burden…
Why digging wells is not always the solution. When people hear that I work for a water nonprofit, their first question is usually, “So you drill wells?” I then explain that while a well might be a starting point, at Healing Waters International, we go beyond just drilling a well. We always include a comprehensive…
HWI’s safe water systems are not just community water treatment facilities but a collective effort towards safe water service. They are owned and operated by the community, contrasting household filters or treatments managed at the household level. While there are contexts where household filters may be the most appropriate and sustainable solution, centralized systems have many benefits, especially for the locations and types of water present where HWI works.