Turn The Knob

The Importance of Clean Water and Giving Back

I work for a well-respected company in an affluent area, surrounded by the conveniences of modern life. Our office building is equipped with water stations, each including an automatic ice machine, a water fountain, a sink, and a hot water tap. Whether I need to wash my hands, grab a cold drink, or make instant hot coffee or tea, I have everything I could ask for, right at my fingertips.

Realizing the Privilege of Water Access After My Trip to Haiti

It wasn’t until I returned from Haiti that I fully appreciated just how accessible water is in my daily life. During my time in Haiti, I visited remote villages where people face immense challenges in obtaining clean water. There were no water faucets inside their homes—let alone the option to choose hot or cold water. Outside toilets, often without water for flushing, were common. We prayed for rain to bring life to dry vegetable gardens, as water was a scarce and precious resource.

A Selfless Sacrifice: One Woman’s Generosity

One unforgettable moment occurred during a hot day in the village when a beautiful Haitian woman noticed me leaving one of the outside toilets. Without hesitation, she hurried into her home, returning with a small pitcher of water. Even though it was likely the last of her supply, she offered it to me to wash my hands. My heart was overwhelmed by her act of kindness. What seemed like a simple convenience for me—a quick hand-washing—was, in reality, a selfless sacrifice on her part.

It was a powerful reminder of how much we often take for granted and how little we sometimes give in return. What could I sacrifice, however small, to make someone else’s life better?

How Sponsorship Helps Provide Clean Water to Deaf Children in Haiti

I’ve been blessed with so much, yet I often give so little. During my visit to Haiti, I had the privilege of seeing firsthand how sponsorship for deaf children can provide life-changing support. I’m incredibly grateful to the sponsors of Deaf Child Hope, whose generosity helps ensure that clean water is available to the deaf children in Haiti. These children not only receive an education but also have access to clean water, which is a basic need that many people in Haiti struggle to meet.

How You Can Make a Difference

If you’re looking for a way to make a tangible impact on the lives of children in need, consider sponsoring a deaf child through Deaf Child Hope. Your support can provide essential resources like clean water, education, and food, helping to break the cycle of poverty. Every donation makes a difference.

The Living Water: A Reminder of God’s Provision

In the Gospel of John, Jesus offers us a reminder that the ultimate source of life and sustenance comes from Him:

“But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”
— John 4:14

I am thankful for the opportunity to see how selfless sacrifice and sponsorship programs can transform lives. Let’s continue to work together to help bring clean water and hope to those who need it most. If you feel led to support Deaf Child Hope, your sponsorship can make a life-changing difference for a child in Haiti or other parts of the world.

Thank you for your generosity.

— Tammie Showalter, Deaf Child Hope Volunteer Staff Member

Tammie Showalter is a Deaf Child Hope volunteer staff member who led a DCH trip to serve the deaf children at our partners in Haiti. Here are some photos from this trip.