An introduction to the Global Water Crisis and Living Water International

An Introduction to the Global Water Crisis and Living Water International

August, 2015 Jonathan Wiles // Vice President, Program Excellence

Globally, 1.8 billion people drink water that is biologically contaminated.

2.4 billion don’t use an improved latrine or toilet.

2.8 billion haven’t been reached by the gospel.

African women & children spend 40 billion hours a year carrying water over long distances.

Every year, 840,000 people die because of unsafe water, sanitation, and hand hygiene.

• Founded in 1990 • ~300 staff • 21 Countries

Living Water International

Living Water International exists to demonstrate the love of God by helping communities acquire

desperately needed clean water, and to experience "living water” the gospel of Jesus Christ—which

alone satisfies the deepest thirst.

DEMONSTRATION & PROCLAMATION of God’s Love

Hand Pump

Sanitary Seal

Rising Main

Borehole Wall

Gravel Pack

Solid Well Casing

Formation Stabilizer

Pump Cylinder

Slotted Well Casing (Screen)

16,591*

*Anticipated

Oral Disciple Making*

* Roughly 90% of people in Living Water program areas are primarily oral learners

2010 2,369

trained

2011 2,942

trained

2012 8,141

trained

2013 12,400 trained

2014 16,500 trained

To Date: 42,352 trained

Focus on Impact

Thank You!