On May 29th, Tropical Storm Agatha, the first storm of the 2010 Pacific Hurricane Season, hit landfall over the country of Guatemala in Central America. According to figures released by the Guatemalan government, a total of 172 people have been killed in the resulting floods. Nearly 45,000 people are now homeless and people have watched as their possessions and livelihoods wash away.

Water Missions was eager to respond to the disaster, quickly communicating with Operation Blessing in Zacapa, Guatemala. On June the 3rd, a Honduran technician for Water Missions International traveled with a water system to train Operation Blessing technicians to operate and maintain the LWTS during the Emergency Response period. This system is currently providing safe drinking water to several thousand people in the Zacapa area who have been displaced and had no access to safe water.

The arrival of the system was a moment of hope for the community since many have been suffering without their homes, water, and, in some cases, without clothes or food.

How You Can Help

Pray

Pray for the people of Guatemala as they work to recover in the aftermath of the floods. Many lives have been severely affected by the storm and will need to be put back together. Pray that God will give them his peace and comfort during this time.

Donate

Please prayerfully consider giving to Water Missions International in support of our disaster relief and community development efforts. Your help is greatly needed, and every penny counts! Click here to donate now.

Get Involved

Visit Water Missions International in Charleston, SC for a guided tour of our offices and production facility. Currently, tours are available each Wednesday at 4:00pm. To sign up, complete the tour request form.