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The holiday season invites us to reflect on renewal — on the quiet ways new beginnings take root in places longing for hope. At Healing Waters, we see these moments of transformation every day. And so often, they begin with something as simple and sacred as water. Because water touches every part of life, its presence…

When New Life Home Trust — an orphanage in Nairobi caring for around 80 infants and small children — needed more than a basic well or a chlorine solution, OneChild reached out to Healing Waters. Their borehole, drilled by Water for the World, provided water, but it wasn’t safe for some of the most vulnerable…

A Community Rooted in Faith and Resilience Tucked along the coastline of southwest Haiti lies Bondeau, a small, rural village. Family homes are scattered between the mountains and the sea, and life moves at a rhythm set by farming, fishing, and faith. At the heart of the community stands Bon Samaritain Church and School, one of…

On July 8, 2025, everything changed for the children of ROSALBALI—a cluster of small, tight-knit communities tucked into rugged terrain in Chiapas, Mexico. That day, Healing Waters International, in partnership with local government municipalities, inaugurated a safe water system that now pumps water from the river, purifies it, and delivers it directly into homes and community…

At The Well Coffee Roasters, every cup of coffee tells a bigger story. Since opening its doors in 2012, The Well has been driven by a clear mission: Turning Coffee Into Water. As a nonprofit café, they combine a passion for exceptional coffee—meticulous sourcing, careful roasting, and crafting the perfect cup—with a commitment to global impact.…

Heidi Johnson

Getting solar panels into Haiti isn’t easy. It takes a rare kind of grit, relentless problem-solving, and a whole lot of collaboration. But at Healing Waters International, we believe that everyone deserves safe water—even if getting the equipment there means navigating some of the most complex and unpredictable logistics in the world. Just recently, our teams…

At Healing Waters, resilience isn’t just a core value—it’s a lifeline. It’s what allows us to keep showing up in some of the most difficult places on earth, where safe water is not a given, but a distant dream. While we’re used to certain conveniences here in the U.S., working in global contexts requires a…

The Link Between Malnutrition and Safe Water Access Malnutrition is intricately linked to access to safe water. Both chronic and acute forms of malnutrition can cause significant dysfunction, particularly in children. Each year, 1 to 2 million children die from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). It’s so widespread that malnutrition is estimated to contribute to nearly…

At Healing Waters International, we believe that true transformation reaches deeper than physical needs — it touches the heart, soul, and dignity of every person. Recently, our Health and Hygiene Program is not only providing access to safe, purified water, but also empowering women, children, and entire communities with life-changing knowledge and spiritual truth. Clean Water:…

Heidi Johnson