Every time I visit a new developing water project, I grow increasingly excited about the miraculous transformations that are taking place right in front of me. It seems like with each passing week, I have a new favorite story. This one, however, stands out above them all. Through our partnership with Food for The Hungry, two…
Healing Waters International is committed to helping end the Global Water Crisis by providing people with access to affordable, clean water. By knowing the facts behind the complex problem, you’re in a better position to rally alongside us in our efforts of helping make sure every human being has access to safe drinking water. Below…
Power outages and lack of running water are a part of life in Santo Domingo, which is more developed compared to the rest of the Dominican Republic. People here know how to continue on with their lives when everything else stops—something that is unthinkable to many Americans. This topic got brought up today while I was…
What is empathy? Is it something we innately have or is it something that is learned? If you answered yes, you are correct. I think empathy is one of those things that lives somewhere inside our souls but often needs to be coaxed out and put in situations that tests it. Empathy is what allows us…
Written by Megan Anthony from the field in The Dominican Republic Giving back to the community around me, and reaching out to those in need, has always been a very important cornerstone in my life. Whether tutoring at a local school or making care packages at a local organization, I have always been eager to be…
In 2016, we installed 66 new clean water projects and served 167,000 people clean water on a daily basis. Get an in-depth look at our impact by reading our 2016 Annual Report!
The following story was written by our Regional Health and Hygiene trainer in Chiapas, Mexico, following her stay in the village of Nuevo Paraíso, where our Mexico team installed a water purification system and launched our Children’s Health & Hygiene Education program, “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made.” Mother, Synonymous with Life Nuevo Paraíso, Chiapas. Place of commitment to…
In Mexico, there is generally high coverage of water access across the country, but most people doubt the quality of water coming out of their pipes. They know there are many places along the way that can bring contamination so people often buy bottled drinking water, even if they have running taps in their homes.…
“How do you select where you’re going to put a clean water project?” I got this question the other day when I was talking with a guest who was visiting our office and checking out our water purification systems. After taking a few seconds to think about it, I got to share with her how every…