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ESSAYS
What the Ebola Crisis Taught Us About Fighting COVID-19
A look at how fighting the Ebola epidemic in West Africa equipped Living Water International to respond strategically to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 19, 2020
ESSAYS
Protecting Thirsty Communities (March 30 Update)
In the face of the global coronavirus threat, Living Water International is equipped, called, and positioned to respond.
March 12, 2020
IMPACT STORIES
Safe Water Empowers Women and Girls
In celebration of International Women’s Day, learn how women in Sierra Leone, Nicaragua, and India are using safe water to transform their futures.
February 28, 2020
CHAMPIONS
Running with Purpose in Community
Team Living Water athlete, Stella Chen, shares what inspires her to keep running for the thirsty and how her recent Living Water Trip changed her life.
February 3, 2020
IMPACT STORIES
How Mobilizing Churches Helps Communities Flourish
Living Water’s Flourish model helps equip local churches to address the physical and spiritual needs of their communities.
January 3, 2020
CHAMPIONS
Churches Making A Big Impact In Thirsty Communities
These church partners and many others are transforming the lives of the physically and spiritually thirsty around the world!
December 16, 2019
CHAMPIONS
Teenager Hula Hooped 24 Hours to Fundraise for the Thirsty
17-year-old Kylee Tenny raised awareness and support for Living Water by hula hooping for 24 hours via livestream.
November 25, 2019
EVENTS
Mike Mantel: The Church is Arising to Help the Thirsty
At Living Water International’s 2019 Gala, our President and CEO, Mike Mantel, shared how the Church is empowering thirsty communities to arise through water, for life, in Jesus’ name.
November 18, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
Coffee with John and Viviannah in Uganda
Travel with us to coffee fields in Uganda and learn how safe water changed everything for this family.
November 1, 2019
EVENTS
Moreen’s Story: Empowering Women and Girls To Arise
Hear this inspiring testimony Moreen from Uganda shared at Living Water’s 2019 Gala!
October 21, 2019
EVENTS
How God is Moving in Local Churches Across East Africa
Our President and CEO, Mike Mantel, shares about the powerful impact of The Genius of One Conferences in Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda.
October 8, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
What One Man Sacrificed for His Entire Community to Get Water
This story from El Salvador reminds us that we all have something we can give to make our world better.
September 27, 2019
EVENTS
Why You Won’t Want To Miss Living Water’s 2019 Gala
Get a sneak peek look Arise, Living Water International’s 2019 Gala. We’ll see you in Houston October 17!
September 16, 2019
CHAMPIONS
Why I Run For the Thirsty With Team Living Water
Team Living Water athlete Rebecca Geck shares why she has been running the Chevron Houston Marathon for years.
August 30, 2019
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS
The Impact of Interning with Living Water
Learn what it looks like to work at a nonprofit from our summer marketing intern!
August 19, 2019
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS
Living Water CEO Named “Most Admired CEO of the Year” Honoree
Living Water International’s CEO and President, Mike Mantel, has been named one of the Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs of the Year.
August 5, 2019
EVENTS
This Team Cycled 250 Miles in Texas Hill Country for the Thirsty
These Team Living Water cyclists inspire us to go the extra mile as we work to provide safe drinking water for thirsty communities.
July 29, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
The Impact of Your First Living Water Trip
These first-time Living Water Trips volunteers learned how God can change our lives through the witness of people we feel called to serve.
July 22, 2019
CHAMPIONS
These Girls Changed Thousands Of Lives With Origami
Learn how the Adams family has provided safe water to thousands of people through Paper For Water.
July 15, 2019
ESSAYS
Using Your Voice To Help People Living In Poverty
Together we can use our voices to make a difference in the lives of thirsty people!
July 9, 2019
ESSAYS
How Our Drillers Find Safe Water
Drilling for water is a challenging process. Here’s how we do it!
June 24, 2019
ESSAYS
Sharing Our Faith Through Bible Storying
One of the simplest ways to communicate the gospel message is through stories from the Bible.
June 17, 2019
CHAMPIONS
Experiencing The First Living Water Trip To Zambia
We’re taking volunteers farther than ever before to serve alongside thirsty communities in Zambia.
June 10, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
How Safe Water Transforms Every Aspect of Life
Water access impacts health, education, justice, and the potential of thirsty communities.
June 3, 2019
ESSAYS
How To Fundraise For Your Next Living Water Trip
Fundraising doesn’t have to be scary. These simple strategies will help you raise even more money to help the thirsty.
May 24, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
This Zambian Girl Was Attacked By A Crocodile While Collecting Water
Mercy nearly lost her life gathering water for her family. Now she doesn’t have to live in fear anymore.
May 13, 2019
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS
The Joy of Volunteering With Your Kids
One of the best ways to connect with your family is to serve others together.
May 6, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
How Safe Water Helps Health Clinics Save Lives
In Peru, the La Posta Health Clinic couldn’t help their patients recover without safe water.
April 29, 2019
ESSAYS
How To Pack For A Living Water Trip
These five tips will make packing for your next Living Water Trip easy!
April 23, 2019
CHAMPIONS
Houston TV Personality Played Millionaire and Won $30K For The Thirsty
In this interview, get a behind-the-scenes look at meteorologist Collin Myers’ experience on “Millionaire.”
April 12, 2019
CHAMPIONS
What To Expect On A Living Water Trip
Living Water Trips alumni answer your questions and share how this experience transformed their lives.
April 8, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
Zambian Pastors Mobilize to Impact Their Communities
Living Water is equipping and mobilizing churches—locally and globally.
April 1, 2019
CHAMPIONS
California Churches Recycle to Fund 180+ Water Projects
This simple idea spread to churches across California and transformed thousands of lives!
March 25, 2019
ESSAYS
844 Million: The New Statistic That’s Moving Us Forward
How many people still need safe water?
March 15, 2019
EVENTS
Celebrate World Water Day 2019 With Us
Join us for the World Water Day 5K and Open House to impact thirsty people in Haiti!
March 11, 2019
STAFF HIGHLIGHTS
He Lost Everything But Still Followed God’s Call
Collins’ testimony reminds us that God is with us through every struggle.
February 20, 2019
ESSAYS
How Water and the Gospel Transform Lives—Together
Water brings us together, but Christ unites us for a greater impact.
February 20, 2019
IMPACT STORIES
Giving Tuesday Changed This Rwandan Woman’s Life Forever
Nyiramyavu received the greatest gift she could have asked for—thanks to you!
February 20, 2019