Please click on the icon below to listen to an interview with Rusty Smith, Board Member and volunteer, who was on our weekly Mission Magazine Radio show.

Water Missions International to hold Walk on Saturday, March 24 at 9:00 am in Cannon Park, Downtown CHARLESTON, S.C., January 24, 2012—Water Missions International is hosting its 6th Annual Walk for Water on Saturday, March 24, 2011 at 9:00 am to spread awareness about the global water crisis and raise money to provide safe water for people in need. The 3.5-mile walk will begin and end in Cannon Park at the corner of Calhoun St. and Rutledge Ave.

Each week, someone connected with Water Missions International is interviewed on Founder Molly Greene's radio show, which airs on Mission Magazine Radio. To listen to this week's program, click here. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lynn Beahm Communications Director PO Box 31258 Charleston, SC 29417 (843)769-7395 Lbeahm@watermissions.org www.watermissions.org Churches Fight the Global Water Crisis by Hosting Water Sunday Christian Water Ministry launches national church initiative CHARLESTON, S.C., January 4, 2012 – For the time it takes you to read this release, three children will die from water-borne illnesses. Three children for every minute of every day. That number is amplified by the d...

The following video was produced by Solar World featuring their Haiti Solar2World projects that partnered with Water Missions International. http://solarworld-usa.com/about-solarworld/corporate-citizenship.aspx   Thank you, Solar World, for your support in providing access to safe water to our brothers and sisters in Haiti!

Merry Christmas! Please enjoy this video put together by the Advent Conspiracy. It's a challenge to step back from the modern Christmas tradition of Santa, shopping, and presents and return to the idea that Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ. America spends an average of $450 billion a year every Christmas.

Faith Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora, Illinois is a compassionate congregation who is making a difference in the global water crisis. Last November, the church heard about Water Missions International’s Walk in a Bucket toolkit and decided that they wanted to host an event that would make an impact. On Saturday, September 17, more than 145 people attended their first Walk for Water which raised funds to support a community development project in Haiti.

  Water Missions International's Ten Year Anniversary Gala on November 10 - hosted by Possibilities Without Borders and managed by the College of Charleston School of Business Event Management Students - was a huge success!  The event raised $21,300 for a community-based safe water project in Kenya. The group still plans to meet its goal of raising $30,000 to fund the entire project.  An online auction with remaining items will be available soon, and we will send that link out. Th...

Local company launches brand and supports safe water in developing countries CHARLESTON, S.C., November 21, 2011 – Free Fly® Apparel, a local company based out of Charleston, S.C., officially launched their apparel line on November 16. With its launch, the company has announced that it will support Water Missions International with a percentage from each clothing item sold. With its first donation, the company has already provided safe water to 250 children in developing countries.

Did you know that 2.6 billion people around the world lack access to proper sanitation facilities? And to make it worse, diarrhea is the second-leading contributor to global disease, ahead of heart disease and AIDS. The provision of improved sanitation and safe drinking water could reduce the number of diarrheal diseases by nearly 90%.

View our 2011 Fall Quench Newsletter here! Contents include: Ten Year Anniversary Country Program Focus: Peru Water for Africa Update Walk in a Bucket Highlight Thirst Quencher Profile Volunteer Highlight Upcoming Events

Water Missions International has launched their newest initiative, Remedy Safe Water.  The initiative was founded as an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the global water crisis, as well as engage people to get involved.  It is centered around hospital bands that stir up conversation over the staggering statistic that "50% of the world's hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from preventable, water-related illnesses."  The initiative charges people to: Realize ...

An article from The Washington Times, by John Paul Cassil The global water crisis: the facts, and how people are helping  

Water Missions International Coordinates Quick Response to Provide Safe Water to Flood Victims in Honduras The Water Missions International office in Honduras received requests from the Honduras Government officials to provide safe drinking water for the victims of the ongoing floods in the western and southern areas of the country.  Staff in Honduras worked hard to prepare the necessary equipment and materials for relief, and coordination was in place with The First Lady Office, The Agricu...

  Did you know that the Amazon River in Peru provides 20% of the world’s fresh water, but 90% of its inhabitants lack access to safe drinking water? With this staggering statistic, we are excited to share with you that we have officially begun operations in Peru as our newest country program. We are taking action to provide the people of Peru with clean water and sanitation.

Charleston City Paper reporter Joshua Curry has spent the last three months preparing a feature story about Water Missions International. Not only did he visit our Charleston headquarters to speak with employees and volunteers and snap photographs, but he also traveled to Haiti to see what is being done.  Joshua did a great job depicting the conditions in Haiti and how safe water is vital for survival.  Travel with Joshua on his journey and read more here: http://www.charlestoncitypape...

“A Global Affair” to Benefit Water Missions International Gala and Silent Auction to Raise Funds to Fight Global Water Crisis CHARLESTON, S.C., August 30, 2011 – Two local organizations, Possibilities Without Borders and the College of Charleston School of Business, are taking on the world’s water crisis by hosting an event to benefit Water Missions International. Possibilities Without Borders’ fourth annual “A Global Affair” Gala and Silent Auction will celebrate Water Mission International’s t...

Water Missions International Receives Soccer Equipment During College of Charleston’s Win on Sunday Donations to be shipped with safe water systems to children globally CHARLESTON, S.C., August 29, 2011 — With a record-setting crowd of 2,931 people on Sunday evening, both the College of Charleston men’s soccer team and Water Missions International had winning nights. The College of Charleston men’s soccer team beat No. 15 South Carolina 3-2, the fourth College of Charleston win out of the last 5...

Water Missions International Announced as New Charity for 2012 Cooper River Bridge Run Help Celebrate at the T-Shirt and Poster Design Unveiling and Art Auction on Wednesday CHARLESTON, S.C., August 30, 2011 — Water Missions International is pleased to announce they’ve been selected as one of 12 charity recipients for the 35th Annual Cooper River Bridge Run to take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012. On Wednesday, the organization will join others in the community for the Annual T-Shirt and Poste...

"Water Missions promised this to us, and they honored their promise. We will never forget this organization that came to our rescue even with danger to their lives." Dos Bois Rouge is a small countryside community in Haiti, about 13 KM from Lascahobas. Though it is well known that working in the countryside is usually challenging, the installation of this Living Water™ Treatment System (LWTS™) was nothing short of inspirational.

Water Mission International's Spring 2011 Newsletter, Quench, is now available online! To view the latest news from our organization, please click on the cover image above. Inside this issue: Water for Africa 2011 Walk for Water Country Program Focus: Belize Letter of Thanks Corporate Highlight Volunteer Highlight

  Partnering Organizations Will Bring Safe Water to Uganda (N. CHARLESTON, SC) – June 13, 2011 – Young & Free South Carolina, powered by South Carolina Federal Credit Union, has partnered with Water Missions International to donate a clean water purification system to Musubi, Uganda, located on Lake Victoria in Africa. Young & Free South Carolina sponsored the Change for Change campaign during March and April to bring awareness to the global water crisis that kills more than 5,500 p...

Two 5th grade students at St. Andrews School of Math and Science, Brynnan Frye and Mazie Zirneklis, organized and facilitated a fundraising event called "DRINK UP!...Drinks for a Cause." On Thursday, May 26, the girls set up a drink stand during their school's Field Day and raised $135 for Water Missions International. What a blessing that children of all ages understand the severity of the global water crisis and desire to help make a difference.  Thank you, Brynnan and Mazie!

Charleston-based reporter, Keke Collins, traveled to Haiti in April and visited with Water Missions International to capture the stories of change, transformation, and hope.  Collins accompanied staff to many of the sites where safe water projects are installed, including an orphanage.    Her first story, "Taking a closer look at Haiti's youngest survivors", aired in Charleston on Live 5 News on Thursday, April 28.  Her video and story can be found here: http://www.live5news....

  We need your help! Join us in our campaign to win $25,000 from the Chase Community Giving Competition on Facebook. Chase is giving away $25,000 to the top 100 nonprofit organizations who receive the most votes by Wednesday, May 4.

Dr. Jeff Deal, a physician and anthropologist, is the the Director for Anthropology and Water Studies in the Center for Global Health at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C.  In addition, Dr. Deal has helped Water Missions International direct Health Impact Studies in many of the countries where Living Water™ Treatment Systems are located.  He will be traveling back to Africa in May to conduct the Water for Africa Health Impact Study.

Thank you for your constant dedication to Water Missions International. The life-saving work of our organization is only possible with the faithful support of donors, volunteers, and partners like you. After Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami on Friday, March 11, Water Missions International began its response to Japan’s immediate need of safe water within hours.

From the Citadel News Service April 4, 2011  Five leaders in public service, industry named Leaders of Principle The founders of Water Missions International top the list of the 2011 inductees into The Citadel School of Business Administration’s Hall of Fame. Inductees will be honored at an invitation-only banquet on Thursday, April 7. The Hall of Fame Leaders of Principle program honors principled leaders who have demonstrated substantial success in their professional lives and have made s...

New partnership –“Southeast Asia Clean Water Initiative” – underway to serve at least 50,000 people CHARLESTON, S.C., March 30, 2011 — Water Missions International and Denmark-based Grundfos have entered into a partnership to implement safe drinking water projects for 24 communities in Southeast Asia, providing access to safe drinking water for an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 people. This initiative, titled the “Southeast Asia Clean Water Initiative,” is separated into three phases that include as...

 Rotary Club of Daniel Island Hosts Fundraiser for Water Missions International On Wednesday, April 6, the Rotary Club of Daniel Island will host its 2nd Annual SIP of Daniel Island to raise money for Water Missions International.  The event will be held at 10 restaurants on Daniel Island from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.  Tickets purchased will include a sampler of 10 local restaurants: Ali Baba, Daniel Island Grille, Dragon Palace, Dublin Down, Et Cetera, Laura Alberts, Queen Anne's Reveng...

Water Missions International Celebrates World Water Day with Successful Walk for Water Event More than 2,000 participants and over $185,000 raised for 5th Annual Walk for Water CHARLESTON, S.C., March 22, 2011— In conjunction with the United Nations’ World Water Day on March 22, Water Missions International held its 5th Annual Walk for Water on Saturday, March 19th in Charleston. More than 2,000 participants and volunteers from 11 states flooded Cannon Park for the event to spread awareness abou...

Dear Friend of Water Missions International, Thank you for your prayers and support for Water Missions International and our response to Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. As you can imagine in disaster response situations, it is not unusual for frequent changes to occur. We wanted to inform you that Water Missions International’s relief effort has been placed on standby due to Government officials in Sendai restricting water treatment from all aid organizations without previous permits...

Water Missions International is saddened by the news of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, and we have turned our attention to how we can assist in the relief and recovery efforts. Although we do not have staff in Japan, we rely on partnering with other organizations who are currently on the ground. These organizations help assess where our safe water solutions would be most optimized and assist with receiving our equipment through customs.

Glasspro, Inc. and Rob Fowler, senior meteorologist  with News 2 NBC in Charleston, will be donating $100 for each day in March when Fowler is within 3 degrees of his predicted high temperature for the area. March 22 has been designated by the United Nations as World Water Day.

Water You Doing is a series of interviews that will air featuring people involved with Water Missions International. You will hear about their lives, experiences, and connection with Water Missions International.  Andy Fairey is the Chief Operating Officer at Charleston Water Systems as well as our 2011 Walk For Water Chairperson.  The Water Missions International Walk for Water advocates for those affected by the global water crisis while raising funds to provide safe water around the...

Charleston Magazine has featured Water Missions International in the Generation Next column for the March 2011 issue.  Nick van Vliet, Water Missions International's Community Development Coordinator, was featured on behalf of Water Missions International.  To see the article online, go to http://www.charlestonmag.com/charleston_magazine/feature/foreign_relations.   Generation Next: Foreign Relations Water Missions International’s Nicolaas van Vliet drinks in the customs and cultu...

Water You Doing is a series of interviews that will air featuring people involved with Water Missions International. You will hear about their lives, experiences, and connection with Water Missions International. If you want to get involved or learn more about our life-saving work go to www.watermissions.org/get-involved.

  On Thursday, February 3, Water Missions International hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner for its dedicated volunteers.  The reception was held at Seacoast Church in Charleston from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and included a short ministry update from staff members.

5th Annual Walk for Water to Raise Money for Safe Water Water Missions International to hold Walk on Saturday, March 19 at 9:00 am in Cannon Park CHARLESTON, S.C., January 26, 2011—Water Missions International is hosting its 5th Annual Walk for Water on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 9:00 am to spread awareness about the global water crisis and raise money to provide safe water for people in need. The 3.5-mile walk will begin and end in Cannon Park at the corner of Calhoun St. and Rutledge Ave.

Response in Haiti Continues, One Year Later Jan. 5-6: Water Missions International Haiti Country Directors Available in Charleston to Discuss Ongoing Haiti Water Crisis "From the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010, to the cholera epidemic and political unrest as a result of disputed elections, the Haitian people have experienced grave challenges over the past year.Water Missions International was providing safe water before the earthquake, has expanded staff to respond quickly to the wa...

Thursday, December 16th was a special day at Water Missions International Headquarters in Charleston, SC.  Staff, volunteers, and donors watched as two shipments of life-saving water treatment systems pulled away from the dock.  One shipment is headed towards Chiapas, Mexico carrying 15 water treatment systems along with thousands of safe water containers that will help protect the water quality and improve the hygiene of the local communities. The other container departed with 9 water...