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Lifewater International is a Christian organization that focuses on holistic water development training around the world. Qualified, U.S-based Volunteer Trainers (VTs) train nationals overseas in the technical and community development skills needed to improve their own water supplies, and hygiene and sanitation conditions in their communities. Our programs are designed to be a visible form of God’s grace in the world. We seek to integrate spiritual and physical principles throughout our training programs. Our water development programs use cost-effective technologies and community participation. Below are our most successful methods of accessing, using, and maintaining safe drinking water.

		Biosand Filters Biosand Filter Construction gives people the skills to build simple, effective water filters with locally available materials. Click here for more information

		Hand Pump Repair Lifewater’s hand pump repair program provides tools and the know-how for nationals to restore and rehabilitate broken pumps in their communities. Click here for more information

		Hygiene Education Lifewater’s hygiene education program promotes an understanding of disease transmission and life-saving hygiene behavior as communities engage in participatory activities. Click here for more information

		Sanitation Lifewater’s newly established sanitation program will increase the success of our other programs by providing well-rounded services to communities through education on latrine construction, repair and maintenance, and social attitudes and behaviors. Click here for more information

		Shallow Water Well Drillling Lifewater’s shallow water well drilling program uses the Village Well Strategy to train nationals with skills needed to drill while involving the community in the process. Click here for more information