Access to clean water is not just a basic necessity but a fundamental human right. Yet, for millions living in developing countries and impoverished communities, this essential resource remains a distant dream, overshadowed by the harsh realities of waterborne diseases, environmental degradation, and economic disparities. On average, women and girls in developing countries walk 3.7 miles…
HWI’s safe water systems are not just community water treatment facilities but a collective effort towards safe water service. They are owned and operated by the community, contrasting household filters or treatments managed at the household level. While there are contexts where household filters may be the most appropriate and sustainable solution, centralized systems have many benefits, especially for the locations and types of water present where HWI works.
Energy Challenges in Developing Countries At best, the current state of energy sources in developing countries is unreliable. At worst, they do not exist at all. Without energy, communities fall behind in producing clean water, food, and manufacturing- all things essential for a healthy life. Unfortunately, that is what many countries in the world today…
Lack of Clean Water in Honduras When it comes to a lack of access to clean water, you might think of factors like pollution, geographic location, and climate change as major causes. Most don’t realize how much the government, economy, and violence in an area can greatly affect resources and access, but this is just…
Water pollution affects all areas across the globe. In this article we focus on El Salvador, a small yet densely populated country in Central America where water pollution has become a big problem. Even though El Salvador is surrounded by other water-rich countries, they face one of the worst polluted water supplies in Latin America.…
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…
Can high school students help change the world? They can with the help of a compassionate teacher, a clear mission to support a safe water ministry, and the generosity of others. Jenni Lindberg—a Spanish teacher from Geneseo, Illinois—inspired her students to raise nearly $600 to support Healing Waters International and our efforts to end the global…
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…
Healing Waters International has been teaching people the importance of proper handwashing techniques in all parts of the world. But we all know washing your hands requires water, so what happens in areas without clean running water? Many regions of the world struggle with proper hygiene because of an inability to wash their hands. Unfortunately,…