Access to clean water and improved sanitation can mean the difference between health and disease, thriving and struggling, and children staying in school or falling behind. So, what options exist for communities where every resident is affected by the lack of clean water or sanitation facilities? Too often, the answer is: none.

In India, this is a reality in many villages, including those located near South India Biblical Seminary. “These communities [suffered with] water scarcity and lack of sanitation and waste management systems,” explained a church leader.

In Malawi, new water wells, a key component of WASH (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) compassionate ministry projects, are revitalizing communities and inspiring hope among congregations and their leaders.

In the remote corners of Myanmar, the lack of access to clean water has been an arduous challenge for countless families. The journey to retrieve water from distant sources often stretches over many kilometers, leaving individuals grappling with the scarcity of this basic necessity.

When Angela became pregnant at age 16, her life changed dramatically. The baby’s father denied he was responsible, and her parents refused to help her. She was unable to finish high school and graduate. “My parents could not accept me because I disappointed them while I was still in school,” Angela explains. Finding herself parenting alone without an education, Angela struggled to know how to provide for her son. She began to think of small ways to earn income and settled upon farming as one possible method.