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

Merry Christmas

Christmas in Haiti: Challenges and Resilience

Together, the Rotary clubs in Haiti and HANWASH will work to bring peace, hope and love to all this Christmas and for many more to come.

DG Dominique Bazin and her spouse Albert Davis

An Interview with DG 7020 Dominique Bazin

“We do not define ourselves by our struggles but by our culture and resilience” DG Dominique Bazin

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE, NOR ANY DROP TO DRINK

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 planet...
Presenting the plan l to r: Rotary Club of Leogâne Public Image Chair Yveson Pascal; President Sherly Jean Louis

LEOGÂNE – A COMMUNE WATER PLANNING SUCCESS STORY!

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...
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.

Man getting water from faucet

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.

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

District 7020 logo

Brings local advocacy and amplifies the voices and needs of citizens

Haiti Outreach logo

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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water systems
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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
water mission logo
three strand cord logo
northwater 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