TRANSFORMING

A NATION

One community at a time

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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

“Melissa killed my entire family – four children aged from 1 month to 8 years.”

Melissa, a Category 5 hurricane, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record, flooded nearly 19,000 homes and destroyed 1,500 others after its outer bands battered Haiti. 254,000 people have been directly affected. The hurricane caused significant damage in the...
Hansae Resumes Production in Haiti and Eyes Expansion as Stability Improves

There are great things happening in HAITI !

The team at HANWASH are so happy to learn about this. Hansae Resumes Production in Haiti and Eyes Expansion as Stability Improves This article was written by Jun Chung, vice president of strategy and planning at South Korean-based textile and garment manufacturing...
Voices of 7020

From Vision to Vitality – the HANWASH Story

Nerissa Persaud Welcome to another episode of Voices of District 7020, the podcast where we amplify the stories, ideas and impacts shaping Rotary's future across our district and beyond. I'm your host, Rotarian Nerissa, and today's conversation is one that goes to the...
Solar Pump Kiosk System

The Challenges of Reliable Water Access in Cavaillon

In the rural area of Cavaillon, representatives of the Haitian government face significant challenges in providing the population with reliable access to water. Many hand pumps in the region are either drying up due to persistent drought conditions or are broken,...

Haitian Flag Day: A Symbol of Unity, Resistance, and Pride

Every year on May 18, Haitians across the globe come together to celebrate Haitian Flag Day—a day that honours the birth of a nation forged in the fires of revolution and the creation of a flag that symbolizes independence, resilience, and the relentless fight for...

Earth Day 2025: Here Comes the Sun!

Earth Day 2025: Here Comes the Sun! Every year on April 22, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day — a moment to reflect on how our choices impact the environment and how we can work toward a cleaner, more sustainable planet. The 2025 theme, "Our Power, Our...

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
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wells in
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communities
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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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Implementing Partners

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US AID 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