Samaritan’s Purse Engineer Bringing Clean Water to Disaster Zones Worldwide

Brent Kejr, an engineer with a passion for problem-solving and building, made the decision to return to the United States three years ago to work for Samaritan’s Purse. This organization travels globally to bring clean drinking water to as many people as possible, using various technologies and filter systems to provide water in any circumstances. Some of their filters are even powered by solar panels and can be permanently left in countries where access to fresh water is limited.

In his role as an engineer, Kejr contributes to the design of equipment used worldwide to supply clean drinking water. His first deployment of this equipment was in Haiti after the devastating earthquake. Kejr has also spent time in Ukraine, setting up water systems for emergency field hospitals in different parts of the world. With their mobile units that can be transported anywhere and connected to water sources, Samaritan’s Purse can filter and make water drinkable for up to 10,000 people daily. They even have small filters specifically designed for field hospitals to ensure that patients have clean water for care and surgeries.

According to Kejr, the primary objective of Samaritan’s Purse is to prevent disease outbreaks through the provision of safe water. Deputy Director David Phillips emphasizes that access to fresh water is essential for life and that Samaritan’s Purse must be prepared to act swiftly in any situation. For example, in places like Ukraine where conflict disrupted the country’s water infrastructure, Samaritan’s Purse drilled wells and distributed clean water throughout the community. The organization’s consistent goal is clear: to supply safe water in response to any disaster because it is a fundamental necessity.