Occasionally, you meet people who—without knowing it—completely change your perspective and help you reevaluate your purpose. This summer, I met someone who did that for me. Her name was Merce. She originated from Spain but moved to the Dominican Republic to make a difference there. Merce first visited the country at the ripe age of nineteen…
The first impression of meeting someone is so impactful. There are many ways that a person can come across, starting with their facial expressions and body language. Then, how they speak and act toward you and others. One of those memorable first impressions I have ever experienced was that of Padre Keiter, a community leader in…
I went on a trip to the Dominican Republic at the beginning of the summer as part of my internship. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I loved learning more about the heart and mission of Healing Waters International. As a bonus of the trip, we went out on a pier our last day in…
Let’s be honest: the world is a messy, crazy place full of unknowns, disappointment, and ultimately, extreme brokenness. Turning off the news, looking away from that discouraging headline, and turning a blind eye to other people’s brokenness are all ways we cope. We also seek distractions: Netflixing the day away, scrolling endlessly through Instagram, and…
My name is Joey Haas, and I’m the Graphic Design Intern for Healing Waters International for the summer! I’m headed into my senior year at the University of Miami in Florida as an Electronic Media major, which basically means I love journalism and design, especially when they are paired together in a creative and informative…
Hello! My name is Steven Delain. I was born in Wichita, Kansas, and though my time there was brief, I enjoyed spending the first few years of my life immersed in a community of family and childhood friends—relationships that have lasted a lifetime. At the ripe age of six-years-old, my family made a huge transition…
Hi, my name is Kate Lengacher! I was born and raised in Wakarusa, Indiana—a small town of about 1,600 friendly, Midwest folks. My parents were born and raised in this community, and my two older sisters and I grew up surrounded by family and friends. I am thankful for my roots in a small, Midwest…
Hi everyone, my name is Kimberly Echeverria, but you can call me Kim! I’m originally from Guatemala, but moved to Texas when I was only a year old. Growing up in Texas was so much fun! As a young girl, I lived on my grandparents’ farm in a Nacogdoches, Texas. When I wasn’t in school,…
What does it mean to “treat” water? On the surface it seems simple: “Treated water” is that which has been made safe to drink through some form of processing. This is presumably desirable for human health and global development. Taking a closer look however, the term is quite ambiguous: Does treating water imply putting something into it,…