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…
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…
Few things are more satisfying than donating to a worthwhile charitable organization. When you contribute to an organization such as Healing Waters International, you help to bring safe drinking water to parts of the world where it isn’t readily available. While you’re doing good for thirsty people around the globe, you’re also doing well for yourself.…
An ad pops up on your social media account for a water-centered nonprofit organization, and you might wonder, “Why? What is the big deal about water, and why is there a need to raise money surrounding it? After all, water is everywhere.” But water isn’t readily available to people living in impoverished companies. That can be…
This year’s World Water Day will be unlike any other we’ve ever experienced. The Coronavirus—also known as COVID-19—is spreading at an alarming rate. Safe water plus health & hygiene is more important than ever to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus and flatten the curve. Each year we partner with 1040.com to provide safe water plus…
Running with a passion is an incredible thing, but for Eric Gudde, he’s also running on a mission. Gudde is committing his 40th birthday to a 40-mile, safe water run to raise awareness and funds for safe water through Healing Waters International. Gudde teaches technology, graphic design, and more at Frontenac High School in Frontenac, Kansas.…
Each year in early February, we gather together as an organization to review and recommit ourselves to the mission of Healing Waters International. We do this to keep our mission current, clear and compelling to each of us in our daily work and to insure that we are all unified in our pursuit of the…
Over the past few months, we have shared the stories of many individuals whose lives have been transformed through safe water and the clean water initiative. We called this “One story at a time” because each person’s story is so valuable. I recently heard the story of Clara, from a desolate, impoverished community in one of…