MAY 1, 2019, RWANDA — Alongside a pond in Rwanda once roamed the legendary “Big Five” animals of Africa. Today, dominion of the pond belongs to creatures that are smaller but even deadlier — bloodsucking parasites, mosquitoes, and snakes. Eight-year-old Esther hates the pond, her only source of water.
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How’d they do that: Clean water in emergencies
When disaster strikes around the world, access to clean water is critical for survival. Here are three ways emergency responders bring life-saving clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to people affected by disasters.
Chicago-area company creates vision through the Global 6K for Water
Chicago-based HOH Water Technology has a stake in the water game, but its president, Tom Hutchinson, also wants to help end the global water crisis through participation in the World Vision Global 6K for Water.
How’d they do that: Transforming lives like Cheru’s through clean water
Find out how your generosity brought clean water to Cheru and her community in Kenya. Cheru appeared on the cover of the spring 2017 World Vision magazine and her story also headlined the Global 6K for Water in 2017 and 2018.
Cheru’s Kenyan community is awash in hope after receiving clean water
MAY 1, 2019, KENYA — Now that 6-year-old Cheru and her family have clean, fresh, running water near their home, life is better in so many ways. Clean water supports their community’s health, education, livelihoods, and spiritual growth.
Kansas school unites community as Global 6K for Water host site
Kim and Mendy revel in the impact each person makes by hosting or participating in World Vision’s Global 6K for Water. In 2017, Mendy had hoped to get 10 people to sign up. In 2019, she and Kim aim to get 500 participants to raise $15,000 for clean water.
Beating cancer while running a marathon
In 2017, Wendy Eckman ran the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon as part of Team World Vision to raise money for clean water in Africa. She ran in between her chemo appointments and finished strong!
Q&A: Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Kelly Clark
U.S. snowboarder Kelly Clark, who won three Olympic and 14 X Games medals, announced her retirement from professional competition. In an interview with World Vision, she talks about retirement, purpose, and her visit to see World Vision’s work and meet her sponsored child in Zambia.
Philanthropic investments advance efforts to end extreme poverty
Find out what draws major donors to World Vision and why they feel led to make significant investments in ending extreme poverty worldwide.
More than enough: Child sponsorship inspires hope in Zambia
OCT. 18, 2018, ZAMBIA — Because of World Vision’s community-focused solutions, for every child you help, four more children benefit, too. Debby and her friends are all benefiting thanks to the fact that she’s sponsored.