by Sheila Bethel | Dec 5, 2024 | Voices
“We do not define ourselves by our struggles but by our culture and resilience” DG Dominique Bazin Q: Do you think that your being from Haiti has helped to bring a perspective about the country to the rest of 7020 that they may not have had? DB: Oh,...
by Sheila Bethel | Dec 1, 2024 | Voices
That line—from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, beautifully captures the paradox of having vast amounts of water that are undrinkable. It’s a haunting image, and in many ways, it reflects the current global water crisis. Despite the...
by Sheila Bethel | Nov 18, 2024 | Voices
At a ceremony attended in person by local Leogâne Commune dignitaries and experts in the field plus several persons online via Zoom, the Municipal Water Action Plan for the commune was proudly presented by the assembled group. The plan is the fruition of many months...
by Sheila Bethel | Sep 9, 2024 | Voices
Haitians are coming together in inspiring ways to address the current waves of violence that are tearing the nation apart. Despite the challenges, many are stepping up to provide solutions through education, economic empowerment and health initiatives. The solutions...
by Sheila Bethel | Aug 27, 2024 | Voices
Water is the foundation of life. Humans need water for basic bodily functions, food production, hygiene, and maintaining ecosystems. Agriculture, which feeds the global population, relies heavily on freshwater resources, with around 70% of global water withdrawals...
by Sue Goldsen | Jul 30, 2024 | Voices
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...
