TRANSFORMING

A NATION

One community at a time

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

HANWASH NEWS

HAITIANS HELPING HAITIANS Health Checks

HAITIANS HELPING HAITIANS

Haitians are coming together in inspiring ways to address the current waves of violence that are tearing the nation apart.

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Water – A Global Necessity a Global Problem

Water is the foundation of life. Humans need water for basic bodily functions, food production, hygiene, and maintaining ecosystems.

HANWASH Board

A New Era for Clean Water in Haiti

HANWASH has recently announced the formation of a new Board of Directors. This dedicated group, comprising both seasoned advocates and fresh faces, steps up to oversee the continuing installation of wells throughout the country, an initiative which promises to bring transformative economic and health benefits, as well as a brighter future for the people of Haiti.

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HANWASH is Fundraising to Help the Commune of Leogane!

HANWASH is Fundraising for Cash and Rotary DDF Donations to Help the Commune of Leogane! Our mission is to bring clean water and sanitation to the people of Haiti and we’re doing it one commune at a time.   Haiti National Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Initiative...
Outgoing DG David Kirkaldy placing the Chain of Office on incoming DG Dominique Bazin

Leadership in Transition – District 7020

July means new beginnings in Rotary; moving on to new challenges and successes under new leadership. It means learning from what we have achieved and striving to match or exceed those goals as we move forward.

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WHY HAITI – Because HANWASH sees a better future

For most people over the past months, all they have seen about Haiti are images on TV of gang violence, garbage strewn streets and panicked people. So why are we working so hard to provide potable water? Why do we want to try to make Haitians enjoy a better life?...

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

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Brings local advocacy and amplifies the voices and needs of citizens

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Brings technical expertise and thoughtful approach to community engagement

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Sets government guidelines and encourages local ownership of WASH

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

Mayor’s
Office

Local Authorities (ASECs and CASECs)

Regional OREPA
Government Office

Local
Rotary Clubs

Rotary International Champion Districts

International NGOs and Donors

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water systems
in progress

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wells in
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communities
engaged

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lives being
transformed

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Pilot Program Communes

A program of work in five communes located in major regions of the country, with the capital costs funded by local and international donors, and the operating costs borne by citizens.  LEARN MORE>>

Cavaillon girl pumping water

Cavaillon

Population: 48,687 (50% rural/urban)

Haitian Club Sponsor: Rotary Club Les Cayes

Key Partner: Hope for Haiti

Total investment projected: $2.0-2.5 million

Ferrier sitting in shade

Ferrier

Population: 14,642

Haitian Club Sponsor: Rotary Club Cap-Haitien

Key Partners: Haiti Outreach, Operators without Borders

Total investment projected: $1.3-1.8 million

 

Pignon Hatians training on new equiptment

Pignon

Population: 43,263

Haitian Club Sponsor: Rotary Club Pignon

Key Partners: Water Mission, Operators without Borders

Total investment projected: $1.0-1.4 million

Léogâne group of community leaders

Léogâne

Population: 199,813

Haitian Club Sponsor: Rotary Club Léogâne

Key Partners: Mayor’s Office of Léogâne

Total investment projected: $200,000

 

Terre-Neuve hillside

Terre-Neuve

Population: 31,252

Haitian Club Sponsor: Memorial des Gonaives

Key Partners: TBD

Total investment projected: TBD

MEET OUR PARTNERS

Strategic Partners

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Haiti Outreach logo

Implementing Partners

Operators without Borders logo
Hope for Haiti logo
US AID logo
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three strand cord logo
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Barry Rassin

“Our dream is to bring potable water and good sanitation to the entire country of Haiti”  

 

Barry Rassin

The Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair, Past President Rotary International