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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH LOCAL WATER SYSTEM OPERATORS

Clean water is life. But access to it—safely, sustainably, and for the long haul—takes more than just installing a water system. At Healing Waters International (HWI), we believe that true impact happens when communities take ownership of their water systems. It’s about more than just infrastructure; it’s about empowerment, job opportunities, and sustainability. More Than Just…

WHY LARGE DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS OUTPERFORM WATER KIOSKS

Access to clean water is one of the most critical issues facing communities worldwide. At Healing Waters International, we aim to provide solutions that empower the world’s most vulnerable communities to flourish. We’ve evolved our water distribution model through innovation and dedication to offer more sustainable, durable, and efficient systems. A common water distribution method in…

What Are the Long-Term Impacts of Consistent Access to Safe Water?

According to the United Nations, improved access to safe water is the most significant factor in alleviating global poverty. Although global issues are complex and require the collaboration of various stakeholders to achieve systemic and long-term change, access to safe water is a fundamental element in addressing these challenges. Providing consistent access to safe water…

Advent Week 4: Love and Water

Love is expansive. When it flows from the true source of love, it knows no bounds. Love seeks wholeness and restoration for others, overflowing like water from a full vessel to refresh everyone nearby. Loving Your Neighbor In Huehuetenango, Guatemala, the Healing Waters team is building a community rooted in care and connection. Phase 1 of…

Advent Week Three: Why Does Giving Bring Us Joy?

Acts 20:35 reminds us that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Generosity has the power to create a more just and equitable world, which is one reason why giving is so valuable. However, the benefits of giving extend beyond its impact on others; it also profoundly influences the giver. The Joy of Giving…

Advent Week Two: Peace

 In both Guatemala and Haiti, conflict disrupts water access, leaving communities struggling to survive in the aftermath. Access to safe water fosters restoration and stability, establishing a foundation for reconciliation and healing. It is no coincidence that water is often used metaphorically to symbolize peace, life, and renewal.

Advent Week One: Hope

As the first week of Advent unfolds, Christians worldwide light a candle of hope, reflecting on the promise of light in the darkness and the steadfast belief that better days are coming. In rural Chiapas, Mexico, this theme of hope resonates deeply, especially during the dry season—a time when communities embark on a determined quest for safe water while awaiting the life-giving rains.

The Bible for Kids Podcast

Healing Water’s Director of Partner Impact, Mark Nawrocki was interviewed on the Bible for Kids Podcast. Mark sits down with hosts Sarah Humphry and big brother, Mike Nawrocki to share about all things Healing Waters- from our origin, to what we are working on now to where we are headed. Click here to listen to…

The Hope of Safe Water

Life was hard. But the people of Rosalbali remained resilient. They found ways to overcome their circumstances but not without adversity. Collecting water from the river and the firewood to purify it has taken a toll on their bodies. Using what little money they have to purchase purified water has taken a toll on their livelihoods. But their resilience kept hope alive that one day things would change.