When we talk about the work of Healing Waters, it’s tempting to use the word impact. After all, it’s a buzzword in the nonprofit world. But the more I think about it, the less I like it. Why? Because “impact” usually means hitting something hard, smashing into it. An asteroid impacting the earth doesn’t bring life—it…
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.…
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…
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…
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:…
In the steep, coffee-growing highlands of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, two communities- El Pajal and Cipresales are on the brink of something life-changing. For generations, families here have lived without the most basic necessity: safe water. Healing Waters International (HWI) is on a mission to change that. And we’re inviting YOU to be part of the transformation. No…