The season of Easter is upon us and with that I’m reminded of God’s promise of Jesus in Isaiah 61:1-3 …that He will come to “proclaim good news to the poor,” to “release from darkness the prisoners” and to “bestow on them a crown of beauty for ashes.” Jesus did this and continues to do this. The…
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,…
I’ve heard of people running a marathon to raise money for a great cause they believe in – but never heard of one person running 50 marathons in 50 weeks! Until now. Oh and did I mention in 50 different states? When Bryce told me about his vision for the Run5050 Campaign to raise $750,000 to help solve the global water crisis, I thought he…
“On this Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for the opportunity that God has given me to serve Him through Healing Waters for the past 10 years. I feel blessed and thankful to be a part of a group of committed women and men that strive to bring the gift of safe water to hundreds of communities, families,…
According to the EPA, the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home, with roughly 70 percent of this use occurring indoors. Most of the usage happens during activities that we’ve grown accustomed to in the United States like showering twice a day, making coffee, and watering our plants.…
A large part of my role at Healing Waters International is staying up-to-date with trends in the WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) Sector and how global efforts are impacting the Global Water Crisis. It’s important for me to keep my eye on reports from international organizations like the World Health Organization and UN Water. I wouldn’t…
Health and Hygiene Education is a major part of our holistic WASH model. Not only is it a great outreach tool for our project partners, but it truly does have an impact on the health and vitality of attendees. Community members are often introduced to information that has never been shared with them—truths that change…
With over a dozen completed projects in the Dominican Republic, our strategic partnership with Food for the Hungry is an essential part to bringing clean water to the Dominican people in the name of Jesus. Food for the Hungry upholds a holistic approach that is very similar to the one that is part of the core…
By Karlee Mikkelson In June of 2016, I was introduced to the amazing work that Healing Waters does. I was being offered a freelance gig to film a project incredibly close to the hearts of the individuals behind Healing Waters. I was being offered my actual dream job just two weeks after graduating college. As much…