The love of Christ, combined with scripture, has a transformative effect. It reveals to people who they really are – image bearers of God. The staff at Healing Waters strives to embody God’s love in all that we do. When our teams enter a community, they let people know that they are there to provide…
Empower women, transform communities! Explore the profound impact of clean water on health, education, and empowerment at Healing Waters International.
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…
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…
Proper health and hygiene practices can save lives, especially in developing countries where impoverished children are most at-risk. Diarrheal infection is the leading cause of children under the age of five. Every day, 2,195 children lose their lives to diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s more than AIDS, malaria,…
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…
The name “Healing Waters” came from the very first project we ever did in the community of La Victoria, Dominican Republic in 2002. Our founders partnered with the local protestant church to provide a tangible tool of safe water to meet the physical and spiritual needs of their community. How a Simple Act of Kindness Changed…
There are many definitions and renditions of love. Some would say it is an intense feeling of deep affection. One quote I found said, “love ISN’T when you hate saying goodbye. Love IS when you see “goodbye” as the possibility of saying “hello” all over again. Love DOESN’T cover their flaws, love DOES show their flaws for…
One of my favorite quotes ever is by the ever-hopeful and inspiring Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. The quote goes, “When I was a boy and would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” When I think about this…