When we talk about the work of Healing Waters, it’s tempting to use the word impact. After all, it’s a buzzword in the nonprofit world. But the more I think about it, the less I like it. Why? Because “impact” usually means hitting something hard, smashing into it. An asteroid impacting the earth doesn’t bring life—it…
On July 8, 2025, everything changed for the children of ROSALBALI—a cluster of small, tight-knit communities tucked into rugged terrain in Chiapas, Mexico. That day, Healing Waters International, in partnership with local government municipalities, inaugurated a safe water system that now pumps water from the river, purifies it, and delivers it directly into homes and community…
Getting solar panels into Haiti isn’t easy. It takes a rare kind of grit, relentless problem-solving, and a whole lot of collaboration. But at Healing Waters International, we believe that everyone deserves safe water—even if getting the equipment there means navigating some of the most complex and unpredictable logistics in the world. Just recently, our teams…
At Healing Waters, resilience isn’t just a core value—it’s a lifeline. It’s what allows us to keep showing up in some of the most difficult places on earth, where safe water is not a given, but a distant dream. While we’re used to certain conveniences here in the U.S., working in global contexts requires a…
The Link Between Malnutrition and Safe Water Access Malnutrition is intricately linked to access to safe water. Both chronic and acute forms of malnutrition can cause significant dysfunction, particularly in children. Each year, 1 to 2 million children die from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). It’s so widespread that malnutrition is estimated to contribute to nearly…
Can you imagine not being able to afford water? For many families worldwide, purchasing or purifying water consumes a significant portion of their budget, perpetuating cycles of poverty and hardship. Recognizing this, Healing Waters has made water affordability a cornerstone of its mission. By integrating sustainable, community-driven solutions, Healing Waters ensures that clean water access…
What happens when an engineer trades his desk for the rugged terrain of a field project in Mexico? A lot of problem-solving, a few surprises, and a deeper appreciation for the impact of clean water. Joey, an engineering consultant from the U.S., recently joined Walter, the Lead Engineer of Healing Waters, on a trip to Rosalbali,…
THIS JUST IN: CBS NEWS SAYS THAT UNSAFE DRINKING WATER POSES THE GREATEST AND MOST IMMEDIATE GLOBAL THREAT TO OUR ENVIRONMENT, NOT CLIMATE CHANGE. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says that unsafe drinking water — not climate change — poses the greatest and most immediate global threat to the environment. In his first…