For coffee-growing families of rural Guatemala, the same water that sustains a livelihood must also sustain life at home; but what happens when there isn’t enough? Coffee brings people together all over the world. It’s where first dates begin, friendships deepen, deals get made, and long-overdue conversations finally happen. Whether it’s a simple cup of black coffee or…
Meet Marina, a coffee farmer and mother in Cipresales, Guatemala. She’s been growing coffee since she was 10, yet today, she and her community still lack access to safe water. There’s more behind your cup than you think. Before it reaches your kitchen table, your coffee has traveled through generations, farms, families, and communities. It carries the…
My trip to Guatemala with Healing Waters was my first time visiting the field with the organization, and I carried a quiet mix of anticipation, gratitude, and nervous energy as I prepared to go. I had traveled to the developing world before, but it had been a while. There is always something sacred and unsettling…
For many rural communities, the pressure to leave begins with everyday hardships. Reliable safe water in Pajal and Cipresales is easing that burden, allowing families to invest their energy in livelihoods, education, and local progress.
When most people think about unsafe water, they picture water that looks dirty or causes immediate illness. And they’re right—drinking unsafe water can quickly lead to serious health issues. In fact, at any given time, nearly half of the world’s hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from waterborne diseases. But there’s another danger that often…
Healing Waters International teams were rapid responders and brought emergency relief to communities in Guatemala after devastating hurricanes Hurricane Iota and Eta struck in recent months. Two Hurricanes Strike Guatemala Back-to-Back Hurricane Eta made landfall in November as a Category 4 hurricane, causing deadly landslides that killed more than 50 people. Only two weeks later,…