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Associated Press
11-08-2025
- General
- Associated Press
FedEx Teams Up With Water Mission To Transform Lives in Kenya Through Safe Water
In the rural community of Kambu, Kenya, 6-year-old Celestine once spent hours each day walking with her Grandma Anne to collect water. Instead of playing with her friends, Celestine carried a five-liter jug on her back, making a two-mile round trip to fetch water from the Kambu River. 'I carry it on my back. I get very tired,' she said. Sometimes during the dry season, they had to dig in the riverbed and wait for water to rise through the sand. The water in the Kambu River is dirty and unsafe, and animals often tread through it. 'The kids get worms from the contaminated water,' Grandma Anne said. The contaminated water often made Celestine sick. She missed school, couldn't play with her friends, and suffered from water-related illness. She is not alone in this struggle. Around the world, water-related illnesses cause children to miss a collective 443 million school days each year. But in the summer of 2024, everything changed for Celestine and Grandma Anne. With critical support from FedEx, Water Mission completed its largest safe water project in Kenya, serving 9,000 people, including a hospital and seven schools, one of which is Celestine's. The project is also the first to use an elevated steel tank and underground collection tank. With an Erosion Chlorinator to treat the water, the Kambu project services the community with safe water so that girls like Celestine no longer have to walk for water or become sick from it. These materials used to construct and implement the project were delivered to Water Mission's Kenya country program via FedEx. Thanks to this transformational project, Celestine no longer must walk for water or worry about getting sick. 'After school, I like playing [hide-and-seek] with my friends,' she says. With reliable and convenient access to safe water, she now has time for school and play. Thanks to Water Mission and FedEx's commitment to providing access to safe water, children like Celestine are free to enjoy their childhood, pursue education, and build toward the future. Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from FedEx
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Southwire's Project GIFT® Supports Water Mission With Annual Walk for Water Events Internationally
Throughout the months of April and May, Southwire's Project GIFT® partnered with Water Mission to host Walk for Water events across the company. More than 350 participants volunteered their time to be a part of the events this year, collecting more than $38,000 in support of Water Mission. Walk for Water is a community event that raises awareness and funds for the global water crisis. At the event, participants walk a course that is roughly 2-3 miles, simulating the trek that many people around the world take to get drinking water each day. According to the Water Mission website, two billion people around the world lack access to safe water. The non-profit was founded in 2001 with the goal of ending this crisis by bringing clean, fresh water to those in less fortunate circumstances. 'Walk for Water is one of my favorite events,' said Stefanie Anderson, senior giving back specialist at Southwire. 'Water Mission's goal is so important. Clean water is often something we all take for granted. I always bring my children so that they can learn about the world and know that they that they can have an impact, even if it is small steps.' This spring, Southwire facilities in Bremen, Ind., Denton, Texas, Youngsville, N.C., the West Ga. region, Calgary and Toronto, Canada, and Honduras hosted walks in their communities. The Southwire Honduras team was joined at their event by members of Water Mission's own Honduras-based team. 2025 marks the fourth year that Southwire sites participated in Walk for Water. 'Being a part of this event is something small and doable for our community, but the global impact that it has is tremendous,' said Candice Winters, director of people and culture at Southwire. 'We are giving clean water—which is essential yet taken for granted—to communities that would not otherwise be able to have it. It is such a cool event for an amazing purpose and organization.' Access to clean, safe water transforms lives. Worldwide, millions of people are forced to rely on polluted water sources, exposing them to severe health risks caused by waterborne diseases. Clean water is the first step in paving the way not just for health, but for education and economic growth while helping to break the cycle of poverty. 'It's truly inspiring to see Southwire employees across so many locations unite with one purpose—to walk, raise awareness and help provide access to safe water,' said Heather Fleming, national walk program specialist for Water Mission. 'Their commitment through Walk for Water is making a tangible difference, not just for individuals but for entire communities. Safe water means improved health, the opportunity for children to attend school and the ability for families to thrive. Southwire's partnership is a powerful reminder that when we walk together, we bring lasting change to those who need it most.' Project GIFT's Walk for Water is made possible with the support of many community sponsors including West Georgia Technical College, CDT Construction, University of West Georgia, Medimpact, Heart Wood Products, Cintas, 3:16 Healthcare, RaLin, Tisinger Vance, Phoenix Wood Products and Gradick Communications. To learn more about Southwire's Giving Back activities and strategy, click here. For more Southwire news, visit Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Southwire
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
New Bern to hold ‘Walk for Water' event in April
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The City of New Bern will welcome Christian nonprofit, Water Mission, for their annual Walk for Water event in April. The event is intended to raise awareness of the global water crisis that leaves more than two billion people without access to safe, clean water, according to Water Mission. Walkers will start at Union Point Park in New Bern at 2pm on April 27. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children five and up. Children four and under able to attend for free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dress your pets in their Easter best for a New Bern pet fundraiser
NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — Water Mission, a nonprofit Christian organization, is holding a Walk for Water event in New Bern this month. The Easter Pet Parade Fundraiser will take place at Cottle Park on Saturday, April 19, at 4pm. Attendees are encouraged to dress their pet in their Easter best, while also keeping them on a leash. Other pets can attend the event but must be held for their safety. The entrance fee is $10, with 100% of the proceeds going towards Walk for Water. No aggressive pets are allowed. Garber Church Mission Committee is helping host the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Water Mission Responding to Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
Disaster Response Team Rushing to the Region to Assess Emergency Safe Water Needs N. CHARLESTON, S.C., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit, is deploying a Disaster Response Assistance Team to Southeast Asia following the deadly magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. The earthquake has caused widespread destruction to infrastructure such as buildings, homes, and roads across the countries of Myanmar and Thailand. The Water Mission team will initially start their mission in Thailand working to assess safe water, sanitation, and hygiene needs across the region. The earthquake is believed to have claimed more than 150 lives and hundreds of people are also reported as missing. Initial reports expect that these numbers could rise in the days ahead. During any disaster, clean, safe water is critical. It helps prevent the spread of water-related illnesses, which are especially deadly to young children 'Water Mission has responded to more than 60 disasters around the world, including similar large earthquakes over the last two years in Turkey and Morocco,' said Water Mission CEO and President George C. Greene IV, PE. 'Our Disaster Assistance Response Team is well versed in quickly mobilizing and collaborating with partners on the ground to provide emergency assistance as quickly as possible where it is needed most.' Water Mission has more than 20 years of experience responding to natural disasters and humanitarian crises with immediate and long-term safe water solutions. Over the last two years, Water Mission has responded to hurricanes in the U.S. and Caribbean, flooding in East Africa, earthquakes in Turkey and Morocco, cholera outbreaks in Malawi, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Water Mission has served more than 8 million people globally since 2001. Click here to learn more about Water Mission's disaster response effort as the organization rushes staff and resources to support those in desperate circumstances. About Water Mission Water Mission is a Christian engineering nonprofit that builds sustainable safe water solutions for people in developing countries, refugee camps, and disaster areas. Since 2001, Water Mission has served more than 8 million people in more than 60 countries, sharing safe water and the message of God's love. Water Mission's global headquarters is in North Charleston, SC, and the organization serves people in Africa; Asia; and North, South, and Central America. Charity Navigator has awarded Water Mission its top four-star rating 18 years in a row, a distinction shared by less than 1% of the charities rated by the organization. To learn more, visit Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or Twitter. Water Mission Contact: Gregg Dinino Director, Public RelationsWater Mission M. +1.843.805.2097 gdinino@
