Introductory snapshots to the global need and demand for safe water, sanitation, and hygiene. Brief introduction to the mission and work of Living Water International.

1. An Introduction to the Global Water Crisis
and Living Water International
August, 2015
Jonathan Wiles // Vice President, Program Excellence

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

3. 2.4 billion don’t
use an improved
latrine or toilet.

4. 2.8 billion haven’t
been reached by
the gospel.

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

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

7. • Founded in 1990
• ~300 staff
• 21 Countries
Living Water International

8. 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

9. Hand Pump
Sanitary Seal
Rising Main
Borehole Wall
Gravel Pack
Solid Well Casing
Formation Stabilizer
Pump Cylinder
Slotted Well Casing (Screen)

11. 16,591*
*Anticipated

18. 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

19. Focus on Impact

20. Thank You!