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
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
Brings technical expertise and thoughtful approach to community engagement
Sets government guidelines and encourages local ownership of WASH
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.
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
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
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
Population: 199,813
Haitian Club Sponsor: Rotary Club Léogâne
Key Partners: TBD
Total investment projected: TBD
Terre-Neuve
Population: 31,252
Haitian Club Sponsor: TBD
Key Partners: TBD
Total investment projected: TBD
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
3
water systems
in progress
8
wells in
progress
11
communities
engaged
20,000
lives being
transformed
In The News …
September 2022
HANWASH Embarks on Major Campaign to Raise US$250,000 For the last four years, generous benefactors have allowed us to finance program operating expenses and strategic initiatives which are not...
August 2022
PARTNERSHIP MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN HAITI! The WASH Rotary Action Group makes a $25,000 cash donation to HANWASH. This gift is truly an amazing gift is changing lives in Haiti!...
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“Our dream is to bring potable water and good sanitation to the entire country of Haiti”
– Barry Rassin
HANWASH Board of Directors Chair and Rotary International President 2018-19