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Overflow is Lifewater’s monthly giving club. They are the change makers and they are the hands and feet of Jesus in the world’s remote corners. Together, they’re making sure every child has safe water.

 

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Christian clean water organization

Butangala, Uganda

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Christian clean water organization

Aymo Anidi, Ethiopia

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Christian clean water organization

Siem Bei, Cambodia

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Christian clean water organization

Waita, Uganda

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Christian clean water organization

Fardano, Ethiopia

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Christian clean water organization

Rugarama, Uganda

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Christian clean water organization

Chanchicha, Ethiopia

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Christian clean water organization

Trapang, Cambodia

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Christian clean water organization

Butangala, Uganda

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Christian clean water organization

Aymo Anidi, Ethiopia

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Christian clean water organization

Siem Bei, Cambodia

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Christian clean water organization

Waita, Uganda

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Christian clean water organization

Fardano, Ethiopia

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Christian clean water organization

Rugarama, Uganda

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Christian clean water organization

Chanchicha, Ethiopia

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Christian clean water organization

Trapang, Cambodia

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Trusted by more than 25,000 people

A top-rated Christian water charity.

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“Lifewater International has taken the principles in When Helping Hurts and applied them to create a relational, long-term, asset-based, Christian clean water charity.”

– Dr. Brian Fikkert | Author, When Helping Hurts

 

“For over 40 years, Lifewater has been investing in local solutions…this results in impact and sustainability.”

– Jena Nardella | Founder, Blood:Water Mission

“Seeing the integration of faith and action isn’t always easy to find. However, Lifewater is doing this well. Their work is bringing about lasting change that will impact generations to come.”

– Billy Nolan | Director of Global Partnerships, Northpoint Church

“I have never seen a nonprofit that is so sustainable and is making such a big impact.”

– Skylar L., Donor

“Lifewater’s mission of providing clean water and healthy communities is evident in their work. We love supporting them.”

– Chris and Sarah M., Donors

“With happy hearts we give monthly to Lifewater and it’s one of the best decisions we have made.”

– Kevin and Ashley P., Donors

THE LIFEWATER WAY

Water today. Health tomorrow.
Hope for generations.



The Problem

Every two minutes, a child dies from a preventable waterborne disease. More than 771 million people live without access to safe water.

Learn More about the Water Crisis



Our Mission

Lifewater engages the global Church to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the unreached. We empower local churches to seek out and serve the needs of the marginalized, loving others in word and deed.

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WASH

Lifewater does more than build wells. By addressing water, sanitation and hygiene practices (WASH) in homes and schools, waterborne diseases are virtually eliminated.

What is WASH?



Local Leaders

Our in-country teams are comprised of 100% local Christian staff to best serve villages. By working with local residents, systems, and structures, programs are more effective and sustainable.

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Local Investment

Communities know the pride of ownership. Each village contributes 10-20% of the cost of the water project through labor, materials and/or capital. Lifewater sources only local materials for all clean water projects.

How it Works



Sustainability

Lifewater uses real-time data and analytics from the field to provide the best service and most sustainable solutions. Our repair and maintenance program monitors all clean water sources to ensure they last for generations to come.

Why Sustainable Development is Possible

ABOUT LIFEWATER INTERNATIONAL

We won’t stop until every child has safe water.

For more than 45 years, Lifewater has walked alongside children and families in extreme poverty to provide clean water, improved health, and hope for generations to come. We are Christians committed to providing access to safe water, and improved sanitation and hygiene so every child can thrive as God intends.

 

Our Process

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