Who cares if young girls are being sold by their parents and violently trafficked by evil captors? Who cares if millions of political refugees are suffering and dying in overcrowded, unsanitary tent camps? Who cares about helpless children who have no voice to cry out for own their life? Who cares that children under 5 are dying of…
We recently read an article illustrating how each of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are relevant to the lives of women and girls around the world. At Healing Waters, we recognize the value of women and the vital role they play within each family, community and country. We loved the article, the stunning photos and…
Every year water-related diseases affect more than 1.5 billion people (WHO & UNICEF JMP 2015). While access to clean water can help lower these disease rates in developing communities, the truth is that clean water alone is not enough. Without community health and hygiene education, the impact of safe water is limited. It is estimated that…
CAREGIVERS. CHANGE MAKERS. NURTURERS. TEACHERS. At Healing Waters we believe one of God’s greatest gifts is mothers. We know they are the leaders and change makers in every community. So this weekend, we honor moms everywhere for their sacrifice, dedication and love. Because the truth is, without them, none of us would be where we are today! At…
Let’s say you show up in Sierra Leone and meet Joseph, a hard-working kid who just graduated high school with high marks. He desperately wants to go to college, but his options are limited. There are no academic scholarships, no student loans. Right now he’s working for $1.50/day, if lucky saving $1/week, so if he…
“To educate girls is to reduce poverty.”- Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General We couldn’t agree more with Kofi Annan. Yet there are so many factors that can keep a girl in a developing country out of school and trapped in a cycle of poverty. And dirty water happens to be one of the biggest! Girls under the…
Located on Lake George in Western Uganda, the small community of Nyakera has not had the opportunity to reach its full potential, one full of so many rich resources, because of one simple fact: Over 100 Years of No Clean Water. Sustainable Missions Inc. (SMI) and the Nyakera Gospel Center have joined with Healing Waters to help this…
Ministering in the developing world, we frequently face challenges surrounding ownership and accountability for the projects we provide. As stewards of God’s resources, can we determine the level of “skin in the game” of a potential ministry partner? Not always. When we can, it’s a true blessing. Lluvias de Gracia Church sits in the heart of…
We can’t emphasize enough the power of Sowing Seeds for Christ. Check this out.