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Emmanuel and the Margins

Every detail of Jesus’ coming into the world was intentional. He was born of a virgin—Mary, a young woman with little social or economic standing. He entered the world not in a palace but in a stable, a borrowed space filled with muck and discomfort. From His very first breath, Jesus knew what it meant to…

Guatemalan Nativity Scene in a city center -- part of Guatemalan Christmas Traditions

The Name That Holds Our Hope: A Christmas Devotional for Advent

“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”— Matthew 1:21 Advent stretches from the last Sunday of November until Christmas Day—a season of stillness, longing, and sacred anticipation. It reminds us that we live between two comings: the Savior…

A Season of Renewal: Restoring Dignity Through Menstrual Health

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…

The Water Project That Welcomed Two Babies Home

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…

Bringing Safe Water and Hope to Bondeau, Haiti

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…

Let’s Not Have an Impact (But Be Salt and Light Instead)

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…

Water, Wellness, and Wonder for Rosalbali’s Children

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…

Brewing Up Real Change: How the Well Coffee Roasters Are Turning Coffee into Water with Healing Waters International

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.…

Stories of Resilience: How Solar Panels Reached Haiti Against the Odds

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…