TRANSFORMING
A NATION
One community at a time
We are working hard to bring Clean Water, Hygiene and Sanitation to the citizens of Haiti.
Join our effort and Let’s keep the Momentum going. Your donation to HANWASH today will immediately unlock a matching donation from the Steve and Mary Mattson Fund.
HANWASH and partners are working with and supporting local stakeholders to deliver safe, affordable, and sustainable water and sanitation to everyone in Haiti
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Your support will help us achieve our goal of providing thoughtfully managed and sustainable clean water and sanitation to all the citizens of Haiti
The HANWASH Initiative
A national program formed out of a partnership between
Rotary International District 7020 and DINEPA and based on the success of Haiti Outreach
Brings local advocacy and amplifies the voices and needs of citizens
Sets government guidelines and encourages local ownership of WASH
Brings technical expertise and thoughtful approach to community engagement
Water All Day, Every Day, in Pignon
- Prior to 2023, residents of Pignon lacked a reliable source of drinking water for several years.
- Between 2018 and 2023, the town’s water utility experienced water losses of up to 80% due to leaky pipes.
- Water service was not available 24/7, often leaving residents underserved.
- The system was financially unsustainable, unable to cover basic operation and maintenance costs.
- Today, thanks to $426,000 in partner investments over the past two years, the system now provides reliable service to over 1,600 people.
HANWASH brings together local and international partners, fostering knowledge and skills transfer, and building the capacity of local communities and leaders to give good governance to WASH and the progressive realization of the human right to water and sanitation
Local Authorities
(Mayors, ASECs, and CASECs)
Regional OREPA
Government Office
Champion Rotary Clubs
in Haiti
Champion Rotary Districts
in USA/Canada
Local and International
NGOs and Donors
3
water systems
in progress
8
wells in
progress
11
communities
engaged
20,000
lives being
transformed
3
water systems
in progress
8
wells in
progress
11
communities
engaged
20,000
lives being
transformed
MEET OUR PARTNERS
Strategic Partners
Implementing Partners
“Our dream is to bring potable water and good sanitation to the entire country of Haiti”
– Barry Rassin
Chair of the Trustees 2023-24, The Rotary Foundation
President 2018-19, Rotary International
Chair of the Board of Directors 2019-22, HANWASH Inc.