Drinking water

Water is essential for life, but the quality of the world’s freshwater resources is threatened by factors such as inadequate sanitation, agricultural runoff, lack of treatment facilities, as well as disasters and environmental changes. Every 15 seconds, a child dies from a water-related disease.
In many parts of the world, where women and girls are primarily responsible for fetching and collecting water, the degradation and scarcity of this precious resource become even greater challenges. Often, children cannot attend school because they must walk miles to find safe drinking water for cooking, bathing, drinking, and other essential needs.
The Assembly of God Bethlehem Ministry – USA is committed to ensuring that clean and safe water is accessible even in the most rural communities. In partnership with local organizations, we support communities in developing safe water sources.
Our water programs are part of an integrated strategy to prevent the spread of disease by promoting community health and well-being. Wells, water systems, and stations are built based on local assessments of needs and capacity. Community members are then trained to use and maintain these systems. In support of our water programs, we help build latrines and promote sanitation and hygiene education.
Having access to safe drinking water has a tremendous impact on daily life. With these systems in place, people no longer need to spend hours collecting water from polluted lakes, rivers, and streams near their homes. Girls can attend school, and women can care for their families, pursue education and employment, and build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Your support helps empower communities to create safe, clean water sources through:
Building wells and piping systems to prevent waterborne diseases.
Installing water stations and rainwater harvesting systems, such as tanks that increase access to safe water sources.
Training community members to use and maintain water systems.
Educating about the importance of proper handwashing and hygiene.
Integrating water programs with proper sanitation and hygiene practices to prevent contamination of land and water sources.