FedEx Express and Water Missions International to deliver clean drinking water to Iraq

FedEx Express has transported four Living Water Treatment Systems from Charleston, SC and three portable medical clinics from Spring Lakes, Mich. to FedEx's Superhub in Memphis. The equipment was then flown to Kuwait (via Paris and Dubai) where it will await transfer to Iraq.

"FedEx's generous offer to provide the transportation allows us to provide more water systems to the people of Iraq," said George Greene, Co-founder and CEO of Water Missions International. "Because of their cooperation, several Iraqi communities will have safe and sustainable water sources; preventing the spread of deadly water-borne illnesses, especially among their children."

"FedEx Express is proud to leverage our global network and international expertise to deliver clean drinking water and medical care to the people of Iraq," said Robert W. Elliott, President, FedEx Express EMEA. "The company has a long history of helping people in need. We are honored to assist Water Missions International with this critical and potentially life-saving shipment."

The water systems are designated for communities in and around Kirkuk, Basra, Mosul and Baghdad. The water situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate and humanitarian efforts are severely restricted for security reasons. These portable water treatment systems are simple to operate and can reduce diseases by removing waterborne pathogens. The systems treat existing surface or ground water to support a community or hospital of up to 4,000 people. WMI engineers will be dispatched to assist with setup and training.