Lessons Learned | Chaos at Ma Sarah’s school
In 2004, there was a school in Paynesville in Liberia needing a well. One of our conditions for providing a well by the school was that it would also provide […]
Donor Profile | Willie and George Walker
Young brothers want safe water for everyone It was the drinking fountain at their elementary school that convinced George Walker, 7, and his five-year-old brother Willie to start donating to […]
Impact Story | Buying drinking water drains community resources
In many towns and villages in Haiti and Africa, the nearest source of drinkable water is too far to reach on foot. In these struggling communities, people must hire drivers […]
News | Lifewater ranked among Canada’s 10 most impactful charities for THIRD consecutive year
Organization with no full-time staff consistently called one of the best charities in the country in terms of how much ‘bang for the buck’ donors achieve Nov. 9, 2021 – […]
Donor Profile | Susan and Severin Hoch
Vancouver couple sees fundraising for safe water as personal duty Canada’s long-term supporters include a married couple in Vancouver who, for almost 30 years, have been very dedicated to getting […]
Impact Story | Community’s surroundings both a benefit and a burden
There is a village in Liberia where the same physical features that provide a livelihood for many residents also makes it difficult for them to obtain safe water. Rock Crusher […]
Donor Profile | Don Bannerman
Volunteering in Haiti opens donor’s eyes to Lifewater’s value Don Bannerman became a Lifewater Canada donor after seeing first-hand how the organization operates in Haiti. More than 20 years, ago […]
Lessons Learned | A spoonful of death
In 2007, Lynda Gehrels (now Lifewater Canada’s president) used her 35 years experience as a Registered Nurse to help prepare Health and Hygiene lessons to share during her first trip […]
Lessons Learned | “Your” well is broken
From 1995 to 2004, Liberia was racked by bloody civil war. During this time, wells drilled by Lifewater Canada were gifts, fully funded by donors. Villages did not have to […]
Donor Profile | Adam Kruger and Gabriella Fischer
Couple opts for Haiti water well rather than costly engagement ring When Adam Kruger and Gabriella Fischer started talking about marriage, his proposal was a little out of the ordinary. […]