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KENYA<br />

watermission.org | 843.769.7395<br />

PO Box 71489 | N. Charleston, SC 29415<br />

2 water builds life<br />

THE GLOBAL WATER CRISIS<br />

8 water builds purpose<br />

WHO WE ARE<br />

20 water builds solutions<br />

HOW WE WORK<br />

44 water builds hope<br />

OUR VISION<br />

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KENYA<br />

2 Global <strong>Water</strong> Crisis


life<br />

water builds Global <strong>Water</strong> Crisis 3


HAITI<br />

THE GLOBAL<br />

WATER CRISIS<br />

____________<br />

ROUGHLY<br />

1.8 BILLION<br />

PEOPLE DRINK<br />

UNSAFE WATER<br />

EVERY DAY<br />

<strong>Water</strong> is essential to human life. Safe drinking<br />

water and sanitation are building blocks for<br />

health, education, and economic productivity.<br />

When people do not have access to these<br />

necessities, the impact is devastating, leading<br />

to a global crisis. The statistics are staggering:<br />

· Roughly 1.8 billion people drink unsafe<br />

water every day. 1<br />

· An estimated 2.4 billion people live without<br />

adequate sanitation, accounting for 35% of<br />

the global population. 1<br />

MEXICO<br />

· Globally, diarrhea caused by inadequate<br />

drinking water, sanitation, and hand hygiene<br />

kills an estimated 2,300 people per day, or<br />

842,000 people per year. 2<br />

1. World Health Organization and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP), 2015. Progress on Drinking <strong>Water</strong> and Sanitation, 2015 Update and MDG Assessment.<br />

2. Prüss-Ustün, Annette, et al. “Burden of Disease from Inadequate <strong>Water</strong>, Sanitation and Hygiene in Low- and Middle-income Settings: A Retrospective Analysis of<br />

Data from 145 Countries.” Tropical Medicine and International Health 19.8 (2014): 894-905. Web.<br />

4 Global <strong>Water</strong> Crisis


INDONESIA<br />

Global <strong>Water</strong> Crisis<br />

5


SIERRA LEONE<br />

UGANDA<br />

PERU<br />

6 Global <strong>Water</strong> Crisis


TANZANIA<br />

“My wife and children get tired because of the<br />

distance they go to collect water. The water<br />

makes my family contract water borne diseases<br />

which require a lot of money to treat... Children<br />

miss school because of illnesses as a result of<br />

drinking unsafe water.”<br />

— David Kurraru, father of six, Kenya<br />

Global <strong>Water</strong> Crisis<br />

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PERU<br />

8 Who We Are


purpose<br />

water builds Who We Are 9


HONDURAS<br />

10 Who We Are


OUR HISTORY<br />

____________<br />

In 1998, Hurricane Mitch hit Honduras and ended up being the worst<br />

disaster in the recorded history of the country. At the time, George and<br />

Molly Greene owned an environmental engineering company. When they<br />

heard about the devastation in Honduras, they felt compelled to help.<br />

They received a request for water treatment systems, and being unable to<br />

find a suitable existing solution, George and his team went to work.<br />

When the Greenes arrived in Honduras, they were shocked by what they<br />

found. In one location, the river that flowed through the village was deep<br />

brown and toxic. The villagers referred to it as the “River of Death” and no<br />

one drank from it. As the water systems became operational, the locals<br />

were still terrified to drink water from the river. So, Molly and George<br />

placed their own lips to the hose and drank the newly purified water. The<br />

villagers, then, swarmed forward to drink.<br />

Following this experience, George and Molly took action to combat the<br />

global water crisis. In 2001, the Greenes founded <strong>Water</strong> Mission.<br />

Who We Are<br />

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1998: George and Molly Greene<br />

respond to Hurricane Mitch<br />

in Honduras. The Living <strong>Water</strong><br />

Treatment System is born.<br />

2001: The Greenes found<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Missions International,<br />

and three countries are served.<br />

WHO WE ARE<br />

____________<br />

2004: A large-scale<br />

disaster response follows the<br />

Southeast Asia Tsunami.<br />

2005: Our first disaster response in<br />

the U.S. follows Hurricane Katrina.<br />

The Living <strong>Water</strong> Treatment System<br />

is awarded a patent.<br />

2006-11: Project Safe <strong>Water</strong> Colon,<br />

in partnership with the Pentair<br />

Foundation, provides safe water and<br />

sanitation to over 200K in Honduras.<br />

The <strong>Water</strong> Mission organization is a Christian engineering<br />

nonprofit that designs, builds, and implements safe<br />

water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions for people in<br />

developing countries and disaster areas. <strong>Water</strong> Mission<br />

has over 250 staff members working around the world<br />

in permanent country programs located in Africa, Asia,<br />

Latin America, and the Caribbean.<br />

Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, the Living <strong>Water</strong>,<br />

we serve all people, regardless of age, gender, race,<br />

or faith. Our belief in the sanctity of life compels us to<br />

implement best-in-class solutions so that God will be<br />

glorified and lives will be transformed for eternity.<br />

2010: Our largest disaster<br />

response to date follows<br />

the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti.<br />

2013: The tenth country program<br />

(Tanzania) is established.<br />

MALAWI<br />

2015: <strong>Water</strong> Missions<br />

International becomes <strong>Water</strong><br />

Mission. The number of people<br />

served reaches 3 million.<br />

2017: World’s largest solar pumping<br />

project begins in western Tanzania in<br />

partnership with the Poul Due Jensen<br />

Foundation (Grundfos) and UNHCR.<br />

12 Who We Are<br />

1. Curtis V., Cairncross S. (2003) Effect of washing hands with soap and diarrhea risk in the community: a systematic review. Lancet Infect. Dis. 3(5): 275-281. 2. The World Bank Poverty Reduction and Economic<br />

Management Network Gender and Development Unit. (2010). Access to <strong>Water</strong>, Women’s Work and Child Outcomes. 3. World Health Organization. (2012). Global costs and benefits of drinking-water supply and<br />

sanitation interventions to reach the MDG target and universal coverage.


TANZANIA<br />

HANDWASHING WITH<br />

SOAP LEADS TO A <br />

42-47% REDUCTION<br />

REDUCTIONS IN TIME<br />

SPENT COLLECTING <br />

WATER INCREASE<br />

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. 2<br />

EVERY $1 INVESTED IN<br />

WATER AND SANITATION<br />

PROVIDES A $4-$34<br />

ECONOMIC RETURN. 3<br />

IN DIARRHEAL ILLNESS. 1 13<br />

Who We Are


HAITI<br />

Country<br />

program<br />

offices that<br />

support<br />

regional<br />

projects<br />

Countries<br />

served to<br />

date<br />

14 Who We Are


WHERE WE WORK<br />

____________<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission provides solutions for those<br />

who live in communities around the world<br />

that lack access to safe water and sanitation<br />

and those who are suffering as a result of a<br />

disaster or emergency situation.<br />

“As our impact on transforming people’s lives spreads<br />

around the world, our country program teams will<br />

continue to respond urgently to those in need of safe<br />

water and sanitation. We trust in the Lord to guide our<br />

decisions and provide the resources to carry out our<br />

mission in resolving the global water crisis.”<br />

— Seth Womble, PE, Vice President of Operations<br />

United States<br />

Mexico<br />

Haiti<br />

Honduras<br />

Peru<br />

Liberia<br />

Kenya Uganda<br />

Tanzania<br />

Malawi<br />

Indonesia<br />

Who We Are<br />

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TANZANIA<br />

COMMUNITY-MANAGED<br />

SOLUTIONS<br />

____________<br />

For safe water solutions to result in lasting<br />

benefits, services must be accessible to all, safe<br />

to use, and sustainably managed. Our holistic<br />

approach to community-managed solutions<br />

builds on local resources and relationships.<br />

Every project includes a thorough assessment;<br />

a high level of community involvement; water,<br />

sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) education;<br />

and on-going monitoring and support.<br />

HAITI<br />

INDONESIA<br />

16 Who We Are


MEXICO<br />

Who We Are<br />

17


TANZANIA 2015: Provided water for 40,000+<br />

refugees fleeing Burundi and<br />

living in displacement camps<br />

MALAWI<br />

NEPAL<br />

18 Who We Are


2015: Responded to the worst flooding in the country’s history<br />

DISASTER RESPONSE<br />

____________<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission was born out of the need for safe water<br />

following a disaster, and we have since provided relief in<br />

the wake of some of the world’s most devastating disasters.<br />

2015: Provided permanent solutions following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake<br />

HAITI<br />

2016: Provided safe water following Hurricane Matthew<br />

© UNICEF Haiti 2016 - Bradley<br />

Who We Are<br />

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NEPAL<br />

20 How We Work


solutions<br />

water builds How We Work 21


HAITI<br />

SUSTAINABLE SAFE<br />

WATER SOLUTIONS<br />

____________<br />

For each safe water project, we customize our patented solutions<br />

to fit the community’s unique circumstances, and we partner<br />

with the recipients throughout the process.<br />

The implementation process includes identifying a reliable water<br />

source; testing, treating, and storing the water; creating access<br />

points; and often providing power using solar panels.<br />

INDONESIA<br />

A successful project results in more time for work and<br />

education, improved health, and increased economic<br />

opportunity for the community.<br />

KENYA<br />

<strong>Water</strong> quality testing<br />

22 How We Work


LIBERIA<br />

How We Work<br />

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TANZANIA<br />

LIVING<br />

WATER<br />

TREATMENT<br />

SYSTEM<br />

____________<br />

Designed by Dr. George C.<br />

Greene III, PE, the Living <strong>Water</strong><br />

Treatment System (LWTS) can<br />

purify more than 10,000 gallons<br />

of water per day — enough<br />

drinking water for up to 3,000-<br />

5,000 people in a disaster<br />

situation. Similar to many<br />

municipal treatment facilities<br />

in developed countries, the<br />

patented LWTS relies on<br />

filtration and disinfection to<br />

produce safe drinking water.<br />

The LWTS is engineered for<br />

difficult environments, rapid<br />

deployment, and sustainable<br />

long-term operation. It<br />

is also rugged, simple to<br />

operate, and relatively easy<br />

to transport.<br />

24 How We Work


UGANDA<br />

Multiple chlorinators on a<br />

large project in Uganda<br />

MEXICO<br />

POTABLE WATER<br />

CHLORINATOR<br />

____________<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission frequently uses the Potable <strong>Water</strong><br />

Chlorinator, a patented device used to disinfect water from<br />

boreholes, wells, springs, or other clear water sources. This<br />

device requires minimal maintenance, has low operating<br />

costs, is easily transported, and is simple to operate.<br />

How We Work<br />

25


KENYA<br />

26 How We Work


SOLAR-POWERED SYSTEMS<br />

____________<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission installed its first solar-powered project in 2008, and it is still<br />

operating today! Through the use of solar power, we have seen a reduction in<br />

overall lifecycle costs of more than 40% when compared to drilled wells with<br />

hand pumps that are designed for equivalent service areas and lifespans.<br />

Solar-powered solutions allow us to:<br />

· Provide high levels of service in remote areas with minimal maintenance<br />

requirements.<br />

· Serve more people per water point.<br />

· Treat, store, and distribute water from ground and surface sources.<br />

· Minimize operational and replacement costs.<br />

We have installed over 1,100 solar-powered projects, providing safe<br />

water to over a million people.<br />

Advantages of Solar Pumping<br />

TECHNICAL SOCIAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL<br />

How We Work<br />

27


TANZANIA<br />

An aerial view of the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp showing<br />

the location of the treatment system (center bottom)<br />

28 How We Work


TANZANIA<br />

Children who live in the refugee camp<br />

SAFE WATER<br />

FOR REFUGEES<br />

____________<br />

In 2015, due to political unrest in their<br />

country, Burundian refugees began<br />

arriving at the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp<br />

in western Tanzania. With an influx of<br />

over 230,000 refugees, water quickly<br />

became scarce.<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission was requested by<br />

UNICEF to install one of the largest<br />

water treatment systems we have ever<br />

implemented. Our engineers labored<br />

alongside 300 Burundians for 17 days<br />

to install the safe water solution which<br />

includes five miles of distribution piping,<br />

10 Living <strong>Water</strong> Treatment Systems,<br />

and 24 safe water access points.<br />

Thanks to the support of our investors,<br />

more than 40,000 refugees in the camp<br />

now have access to safe water.<br />

TANZANIA<br />

Living <strong>Water</strong> Treatment Systems<br />

serving the refugees<br />

How We Work<br />

29


HAITI<br />

SANITATION<br />

SOLUTIONS<br />

____________<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission staff members work with local<br />

institutions and families to construct household<br />

sanitation systems, train users in operational<br />

and maintenance procedures, promote healthy<br />

behaviors, and provide technical and social<br />

follow-up.<br />

HONDURAS<br />

One of the most economical solutions we<br />

provide is the Healthy Latrine. Built using<br />

local materials and sweat equity, the low-cost,<br />

pour-flush toilet uses minimal water and has a<br />

profound health impact. Typically installed in<br />

communities with little or no access to sanitation<br />

infrastructure, the impact on the recipients’<br />

sense of dignity is powerful.<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission has constructed over 18,000<br />

Healthy Latrines in developing countries.<br />

30 How We Work


PERU<br />

How We Work<br />

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PERU<br />

One of the Healthy Latrines<br />

installed in Nueva Reforma<br />

PERU<br />

32 How We Work


WASH training in<br />

Nueva Reforma<br />

BUILDING HEALTH<br />

____________<br />

The sanitation project in Nueva Reforma, Peru,<br />

is building a healthier future for community<br />

members. In addition to providing safe water,<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission installed Healthy Latrines in the<br />

small village located in the Amazon River Basin.<br />

PERU<br />

“The water with chlorine and the latrines<br />

benefit everyone’s health in Nueva<br />

Reforma. Children learn to wash their<br />

hands and to be clean. We use safe<br />

water every day to cook and drink.”<br />

— Juan Tuanama Arimuya, farmer<br />

Nueva Reforma, Peru<br />

Safe water and sanitation<br />

in Nueva Reforma<br />

How We Work<br />

33


UGANDA<br />

34 How We Work


KENYA<br />

COMMUNITY<br />

DEVELOPMENT<br />

____________<br />

Technical solutions are upheld by social engagement,<br />

allowing greater impact through:<br />

1. Management & Administrative Support<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission equips and supports communities<br />

to manage their safe water projects in finance,<br />

conflict resolution, and leadership.<br />

2. <strong>Water</strong>, Sanitation, & Hygiene (WASH) Promotion<br />

We support local volunteers as they promote<br />

healthy WASH behaviors throughout the<br />

community. We empower recipients to lead the<br />

charge in our safe water and sanitation projects<br />

and to have a sense of ownership.<br />

3. Local Church Engagement<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission engages local churches in the<br />

communities we serve with the goal of equipping<br />

and enabling them for more effective ministry<br />

impact. We also offer discipleship training and<br />

support for pastors and church leaders.<br />

INDONESIA<br />

OUR STAFF PROVIDE<br />

700 HOURS<br />

OF SUPPORT<br />

PER COMMUNITY<br />

TO ENSURE<br />

SUSTAINABILITY<br />

How We Work<br />

35


PERU<br />

INDONESIA<br />

UGANDA<br />

WASH PROMOTION<br />

____________<br />

The health of a community relies on awareness and the practice of healthy <strong>Water</strong>, Sanitation,<br />

and Hygiene (WASH) behaviors. We employ a variety of approaches, including the use of local<br />

volunteers, to educate children and adults on topics including: how water is contaminated,<br />

how to treat and store water in a safe manner, how to properly wash hands with soap, and<br />

how to prevent the spread of disease by utilizing sanitation facilities.<br />

36 How We Work


MEXICO<br />

How We Work<br />

37


HONDURAS<br />

38 How We Work


KENYA<br />

LIVING WATER<br />

____________<br />

In partnership with In Touch Ministries and<br />

Renew World Outreach, <strong>Water</strong> Mission<br />

has started installing a portable media<br />

distribution system called LightStream on<br />

many projects. The system allows content<br />

to be shared on mobile devices (e.g. smart<br />

phones) in an off-the-grid environment<br />

without access to internet or electricity.<br />

The LightStream is loaded with files that<br />

promote healthy WASH behaviors, an<br />

audio Bible, the Jesus Film, and a collection<br />

of sermons by Dr. Charles Stanley.<br />

HAITI<br />

Also, through our partnership with In<br />

Touch Ministries, we share the Living <strong>Water</strong><br />

message through the distribution of a mobile<br />

audio Bible device called the Messenger.<br />

How We Work<br />

39


INDONESIA<br />

UGANDA<br />

KENYA<br />

40 How We Work


MEXICO<br />

“I thank the Lord for <strong>Water</strong> Mission for giving<br />

me this Messenger [audio Bible]. It will help me<br />

promote God’s work... and many people will<br />

come to Christ... and faith will be increased.<br />

This will help me to increase in knowledge to<br />

feed the sheep... and therefore the body of<br />

Christ will be more fruitful. Amen!”<br />

— Justus Wamalwa, Pastor in Kenya<br />

How We Work<br />

41


VOLUNTEERS<br />

____________<br />

Volunteers assemble and test equipment, load<br />

supplies, work at the front desk, and assist staff<br />

with everything from giving tours to landscaping.<br />

We have over 500 volunteers that support us,<br />

and they are absolutely vital to our work.<br />

<strong>Water</strong> Mission volunteers serve more than<br />

23,000 hours each year.<br />

Day of Caring volunteers from SCE&G<br />

42 How We Work


A yearly event that raises awareness<br />

and funds, the Charleston Walk for<br />

<strong>Water</strong> is made possible by hundreds<br />

of volunteers.<br />

Philip Casey | STUDIO 1250<br />

How We Work<br />

43


MALAWI<br />

44 Our Vision


hope<br />

water builds Our Vision 45


INDONESIA<br />

FORWARD<br />

PROGRESS<br />

____________<br />

“My family is living happily... We<br />

have enough time to work, rather<br />

than worrying when or where to<br />

find safe water. <strong>Water</strong>-related<br />

illnesses are an old story... and<br />

children attend school.”<br />

UGANDA<br />

— Godlove Mzindakaya,<br />

father of three, Tanzania<br />

In order to solve the global water crisis — which is<br />

enormous (approx. 1.8 billion people lack access to<br />

safe water) and urgent (water borne diseases kill<br />

roughly 842,000 people every year) — the world<br />

needs to rapidly scale up the rate at which people<br />

gain sustainable access to safe water.<br />

We developed our vision to be recognized as a<br />

global leader in engineering technologies, systems,<br />

processes, and procedures, to drive us to be a “bestin-class”<br />

organization. If <strong>Water</strong> Mission is thought of<br />

in this capacity, then we will be best positioned to<br />

assist and guide other organizations so that we can<br />

work together to achieve sustainable scale.<br />

We stand at the threshold of an incredible<br />

opportunity to reach more people than ever before<br />

with safe water and sanitation solutions. In meeting<br />

people’s physical needs, more people will have the<br />

opportunity to experience the love of Jesus.<br />

— George C. Greene III, PE, PhD<br />

Founder, CEO<br />

46 Our Vision


KENYA<br />

Our Vision<br />

47


PERU<br />

THANK YOU<br />

____________<br />

By partnering with <strong>Water</strong> Mission,<br />

you are impacting lives around the<br />

world through safe water solutions<br />

and the Living <strong>Water</strong> message.<br />

NEPAL<br />

watermission.org<br />

843.769.7395<br />

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