WASH 101: A is for A Shared Language

Before we start talking about solutions to the global water crisis – let’s get technical! Specifically, we need a shared language to talk about what different solutions accomplish for people… Read More

Why 20 Liters Inspires Me

Recently, 20 Liters asked our Sustaining Liters to tell us why they choose to support 20 Liters with a monthly gift. All of your responses touched our hearts. But, when… Read More

Let me praise you, you brought relief

20 Liters relies on dedicated local volunteers in Rwanda to implement the Water Project. They mobilize the community. They assemble filters. Volunteers train recipients. And in some cases, our volunteers… Read More

Wash 101: W is for Water

I’m passionate about clean water and I want you to be passionate about clean water too. But it can be hard to care deeply about something you don’t really understand…. Read More

The Miracle of Clean Water

Nyiraneza is a mother of four living in the Gashora Sector of Rwanda. She and her husband moved to Gashora eight years ago. The first challenge they faced was finding… Read More

Volunteering + Something Even Better

Helping those in need has been a part of Steve Nauta’s life since he was a child. At an early age, his mother instilled in him the importance of helping… Read More

Walk for Water: Rilima, Rwanda

On April 9th, the Water Project launched in Rilima, to the obvious excitement and delight of residents. To mark this occasion, hundreds of residents of Nyabagendwa village undertook a community… Read More

Water Brings Confidence in the Future

Venantia is a 63-year-old widow from the Gashora Sector of Rwanda. She lives in the Rweru II village with her 6 children and 2 grandchildren. Venantia is a farmer. But… Read More

Dear Future Clean Water Advocate,

Dear Young Future Clean Water Advocates: My name is Greta Zwyghuizen and when I was 7 years old, I learned about the world water crisis. I knew something had to… Read More

Clean Water in the Classroom

Karman is a 3rd grade teacher at Georgetown Elementary School in Hudsonville, Michigan. Her school days are filled with lessons about math, spelling, geography…and water. Last year, a good friend… Read More

Building Community through Volunteerism

We approached from a distance toward a home, just beyond the trading center in Juru. From afar, I thought the woman cleaning a water filter was the owner of the… Read More

Community in Crisis, Clean Water in Flint, MI

As a Michigan-based organization, the water crisis our neighbors in Flint continue to face is heartbreaking. Unsurprisingly, people often ask us if 20 Liters can help people in Flint, still… Read More

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