History

Wells for Life® was the result of a burden God put on the heart of Michael Viser while in southern India in 2001. On this trip, Michael had the opportunity to participate in the dedication of a water well located just a short walk from a rural village that had been experiencing sickness and disease because the villagers lacked safe drinking water. The impact the well made on the village was immediate and life-changing. As Michael observed the ceremony, he saw on the faces of the Indian people something quite moving. He could sense and see their joy and happiness—all because someone cared enough to provide funds enabling them to receive one of the basic necessities of life: water.

As Michael left the dedication, he reflected on what he had just experienced. About 20 minutes later he was in yet another village listening to the village leader share how his people were suffering from sickness and disease due to a lack of clean water. He heard how they used a small pond a short distance from the road for their cooking and drinking, as well as their bathing and cleaning.

While listening to this man speak he heard God speak to him and tell him to do something about this critical need. Michael made a personal commitment to the village to provide them a water bore well within a year. On the long ride back to his hotel he began to envision an organization that would raise awareness of the need in India for safe, clean water along with necessary funds to carry out fresh water projects throughout India.

Over the months that have passed since that day, the dream has become a reality and the burden within his heart for water wells in India continues to grow. Wells for Life® was established in 2001 as a nonprofit charitable organization, which has as its mission the provision of clean, safe drinking water to rural villages and communities in need.

As the founder of Wells for Life® Michael invites you to join him in making safe water a reality in India. Please browse our site and open your heart to respond and join us financially in our endeavor of bringing safe drinking water to rural villages in India.