Water Mission

Compassion International Selects Water Mission as Partner in New Global WASH Alliance Designed to Bring Holistic Care to Children and Families Experiencing Poverty

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission is partnering with Compassion International on a global safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) alliance through a pilot project initiating in Chimwenje, Malawi.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission is partnering with Compassion International on a global safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) alliance through a pilot project initiating in Chimwenje, Malawi.
The alliance will strive to bring holistic care to children and families experiencing poverty through safe water access.
“Water Mission’s technical excellence, church engagement strategies, and presence in vulnerable communities makes them a wonderful, strategically aligned partner for Compassion,” said Herb Ehresman, Director of Strategic Alliances at Compassion International.
“We can reach exponentially more children and families through this partnership than we could on our own.

Water Mission Awarded $1 Million Grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation, Funding Safe Water Programming in Uganda and Tanzania

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

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The $1 million grant will fund continued safe water and sanitation infrastructure projects in the eastern region in Uganda and the Dodoma region in Tanzania over the next two years.

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The $1 million grant will fund continued safe water and sanitation infrastructure projects in the eastern region in Uganda and the Dodoma region in Tanzania over the next two years.
“The Coca-Cola Foundation is committed to bringing safe water to water stressed communities around the world,” said Saadia Madsbjerg, President of The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Water Mission has permanent offices in both Uganda and Tanzania where local staff provide sustainable safe water solutions for people in communities, refugee camps, and disaster areas.
“The Coca-Cola Foundation’s grant allows us to accelerate our safe water project work,” said George Greene IV, PE, CEO and President of Water Mission.

Leading with Purpose: Pentair and the Pentair Foundation Support Communities Around the World

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Grants awarded by the Pentair Foundation in 2023 totaling over $1 million include:

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Grants awarded by the Pentair Foundation in 2023 totaling over $1 million include:
Community giving grants to 19 nonprofit organizations providing educational opportunities to underserved groups in the communities in which Pentair operates.
Pentair’s grant provides support for 21 teams across the U.S.
Great River Greening – Implements nature-based solutions to restore ecosytems.
Project Safewater Strategic Partners - Since 2007, Pentair has implemented numerous Project Safewater programs, providing cleaner, safer drinking water every day to communities across India, Mexico, and Kenya.
In 2023, the Pentair Foundation is providing funding to Safe Water Network, Shining Hope for Communities, and Water Mission to provide sustainable access to safe water.

Grundfos Celebrates 50th Anniversary of U.S. Operations

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Grundfos , a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, announced today the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.

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Grundfos , a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technologies, announced today the company is celebrating the 50th anniversary of U.S. operations.
The nearly 80-year-old Danish company began U.S. operations in 1973 and now has 13 offices and manufacturing facilities and employs nearly 1,700 employees.
A heartfelt congratulations to the entire Grundfos family!”
In 1944, founder Poul Due Jensen began Grundfos out of his basement in Denmark.
The company quickly expanded across Europe and other countries with the goal of opening sales and production operations in the U.S.

Water Mission Earns 17th Consecutive Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating

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Friday, September 22, 2023

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th consecutive year.
This rating designates Water Mission as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
We are eager to see the good work that Water Mission is able to accomplish in the years ahead.”
“Water Mission’s four-star Charity Navigator rating reflects our commitment to transparency, good governance and financial health,” said George Greene IV, PE, CEO and President of Water Mission.
To learn more about Water Mission’s Four-Star Charity Navigator rating click here.

Acts of Generosity and Compassion Years Ago in Honduras Community Unites Two World Series-Winning Major League Baseball Players

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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North Charleston, S.C., Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is excited to share an inspirational story of transformation through safe water. In 2013, longtime Water Mission partner and 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran, Adam Wainwright, partnered with Water Mission to install a safe water project in Honduras. Nearly a decade later, in the final year of his illustrious career, Wainwright took the mound to face the Houston Astros. Following the game, a talented, young member of the Astros asked the clubhouse attendant if he could speak with Adam.

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In 2013, longtime Water Mission partner and 18-year Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran, Adam Wainwright, partnered with Water Mission to install a safe water project in Honduras.
Following the game, a talented, young member of the Astros asked the clubhouse attendant if he could speak with Adam.
Mauricio explained that it was near his hometown that Wainwright and Water Mission installed a project and brought sustainable safe water to his community.
Not only did Adam’s generosity transform Mauricio’s community in Honduras, but it also inspired Dubón to make a difference himself.

Water Mission Bringing Emergency Safe Water Access to Morocco Following Earthquake

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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North Charleston, S.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission , a Christian engineering nonprofit, is responding to the earthquake that occurred late Friday night in Marrakech, Morocco.

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North Charleston, S.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission , a Christian engineering nonprofit, is responding to the earthquake that occurred late Friday night in Marrakech, Morocco.
Water Mission is deploying a Disaster Assistance Response Team to assist with emergency safe water, sanitation, and hygiene needs in the region.
“The need for emergency safe water access in the immediate days after a disaster is critical for survival and helping to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases,” said Water Mission CEO and President George C. Greene IV, PE.
Water Mission has more than 20 years of experience responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises with immediate and long-term safe water solutions.

Water Mission Awarded Grant from P&G’s Children Safe Drinking Water Program, Funding Safe Water Projects In Kenya

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission , a Christian engineering nonprofit, is partnering with Procter & Gamble’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) on a program grant to provide safe water for thousands of people in Kenya.

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NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission , a Christian engineering nonprofit, is partnering with Procter & Gamble’s Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW) on a program grant to provide safe water for thousands of people in Kenya.
Water Mission and Africa Initiative for Rural Development (AiRD) will collaborate to implement two new sustainable, solar-powered safe water systems in Kenya’s notoriously drought-stricken Makueni County.
“Since 2004, we’ve worked with partners to help children and families around the world access clean drinking water using the P&G Purifier of Water packets,” says Claude Zukowski, Director of the P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program.
Once complete, Water Mission’s solar-powered water treatment systems here will produce an average of 8,600 gallons (32,500 liters) of safe water daily.

Water Mission Elects New Board Chair and Expands Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

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Fellow Board member Steve E. Cox has been unanimously elected to serve as the new Board Chair.

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Fellow Board member Steve E. Cox has been unanimously elected to serve as the new Board Chair.
Additionally, Luke Cathy, an executive leader at Chick-fil-A’s Winshape Foundation , has been unanimously elected to serve as a member of the Water Mission Board of Directors.
“The Lord has blessed Water Mission and challenges us to continue to grow our efforts to impact lives and end the global water crisis,” said Water Mission Board Chair Steve E. Cox.
“As a long-time supporter of Water Mission, our vision that all people have safe water and an opportunity to experience God’s love inspires me to be a part of the solution,” said Water Mission Board Member Luke Cathy.

One Year of Safe Water in Ukraine: Water Mission Scales Emergency Disaster Response to Serve Over 100,000 People in 67 Locations Across Ukraine

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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“Our dedication to providing safe water access is bringing hope to people living in dire circumstances across Ukraine.”

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“Our dedication to providing safe water access is bringing hope to people living in dire circumstances across Ukraine.”
Since February 2022, Water Mission has served Ukrainian refugees seeking safety in bordering countries.
Water Mission was also one of the first organizations to provide access to safe water for internally displaced people within Ukraine.
In the last year, Water Mission has produced more than 6 million gallons (23 million liters) of safe water and installed 50 emergency safe water systems and mobile water units.
Water Mission is actively placing more safe water treatment systems and mobile water units in the weeks ahead throughout war-torn southeastern Ukraine.