Heavy rainfall and large sources of freshwater are abundant in Central and South America, but many pockets in this region are still without clean water. The Latin America water crisis is very present, and we will look at the challenges faced by the third most populous country in this region, Colombia. Many years of crime and…
Can high school students help change the world? They can with the help of a compassionate teacher, a clear mission to support a safe water ministry, and the generosity of others. Jenni Lindberg—a Spanish teacher from Geneseo, Illinois—inspired her students to raise nearly $600 to support Healing Waters International and our efforts to end the global…
Many countries in the world face the harsh reality of water scarcity due to factors like overpopulation, pollution, lack of basic hygiene practices, and more. While the problem is the same for all areas of the world, the solutions need to be unique to accommodate for the specific causes of water scarcity issues. Southeast Asia…
Healing Waters International has been teaching people the importance of proper handwashing techniques in all parts of the world. But we all know washing your hands requires water, so what happens in areas without clean running water? Many regions of the world struggle with proper hygiene because of an inability to wash their hands. Unfortunately,…
What is Water Scarcity? Unfortunately, many experts agree we are already dealing with a water crisis due to water scarcity. Water scarcity refers to an area lacking enough physically available water to meet the demand, particularly safe drinking water. This comes as a result of either a limited water supply or mishandled management of clean…
Clean and fresh water isn’t a privilege—it’s a necessity. Although water covers a large portion of our planet, most of that water isn’t fit for human consumption. According to the World Wildlife Federation, only three percent of all earth’s water comes from freshwater sources. Most significantly, approximately two-thirds of clean water is inaccessible. The majority…
Why It’s Important to Donate to Non-Profits There are many people in the world who need help and many serious problems that need to be solved. It can be easy to fall into the trap of feeling helpless in the face of all these needs. People often wonder what they can do when they are…
What is Water Scarcity? Water scarcity is when people cannot access enough water to meet their needs for clean and safe water to drink, use for hygiene, and for sanitation. When a community does not have enough water, deadly diseases can spread throughout the population: Hand-washing is crucial for helping to prevent the spread of Covid…
We all know one of the harshest realities in our lives is that water is necessary for survival, but it remains a finite resource. Unfortunately, water is often mishandled, overused, and polluted to the point of creating issues with limited access to clean water in many parts of the world. This causes a phenomenon known…