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…
One of Healing Waters International’s distinct strengths in the safe water sector is our commitment to delivering sufficient water, often directly to people’s homes. This may seem simple, but it’s truly revolutionary for communities where water has been scarce or unreliable for generations. When water is scarce or access is inconsistent, it places a heavy burden…
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,…
Living in poverty is discouraging, but even more difficult when you have a sick child. Rogelia is a single mother of four in Oaxaca, Mexico. One of her daughters, Jolet, suffers from a chronic medical condition and will need medication all her life. Jolet was born with congenital hypothyroidism, a severe thyroid condition that can impair neurological…