9/26/11 Program Update

Michelle Boudet — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:45:17 GMT

Thanks to our faithful investors, we have been able to accomplish incredible things in the past year and a half since the earthquake that devastated Haiti. Here are a few highlights:

Since January 2011 we received 54 water treatment systems and currently have another 14 clearing customs.
Year-to-date, we have completed 30 projects!
We plan to complete 10 additional projects before year end.
WMI has now opened a small office in the North to support 17 active projects and 8 locations in assessment phase for installation.
In early 2012 another small branch office will be opened in the South to support 13 active projects and 8 locations in assessment phase for installation.
The Country Office in Port-au-Prince is currently supporting 79 active projects and 12 locations in assessment phase for installation plus all of the projects in the South.
In 2011, WMI strengthened the partnership with FFP (Food for the Poor) and entered into a partnership with CARITAS who funded 2 projects in the central department and is looking into the possibility of funding additional projects for WMI.
Assessments are in process for ADRA in the SDA University and communities around it for Safe Water projects and Healthy Latrine projects. We are waiting for ADRA’s approval of funding.
DINEPA is also recognized WMI and refers communities in need to approach WMI for assistance in their WASH needs. A request was made by the Mayor of Maissade and funding will be allocated by “Save the Children”.
All 113 currently active projects are Community Development projects working towards self-sustainability. 83 of these projects started as disaster response and are now well on their way to self-sustainability.
WMI Haiti currently has a team of 18 employees who work all over Haiti to aid communities in need of safe water and sanitation.

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One Year Anniversary Press Release

Michelle Boudet — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:41:02 GMT

Haiti

Response in Haiti Continues, One Year Later

"From the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010, to the cholera epidemic and political unrest as a result of disputed elections, the Haitian people have experienced grave challenges over the past year. Water Missions International was providing safe water before the earthquake, has expanded staff to respond quickly to the water and sanitation needs, and will continue to remain on the ground indefinitely."
- Pat Haughney, Director of International Programs, Water Missions International

CHARLESTON, S.C., January 4, 2011 – The earthquake that struck Haiti January 12, 2010 has forever changed the landscape and culture of Haiti. One year later, Charleston-based Water Missions International continues to play a crucial role in providing safe water and sanitation to areas in and around Port-au-Prince. Jan. 5-6, Water Missions International’s Haiti country leaders, Julio and Elsa Paula, will be in Charleston to explain how the engineering nonprofit is providing permanent safe water solutions for long-term country change.

Water Missions International has installed 156 safe water projects since the earthquake, providing life-saving safe water to 250,000 Haitians. These projects include easily operated water treatment systems, chlorinators, chlorine and other water safety equipment.

As the one-year mark of Haiti’s earthquake approaches, Water Missions International has raised over $3.6 million specifically designated for Haiti, which was one-third of total funds raised in 2010. Recent funds received will be used in the coming months for community development, a program that will train Haitians to operate and maintain the water systems in their communities so that a safe water solution is in place long after the natural disaster subsides. About 20 percent of the safe water projects deployed for Haiti’s disaster response has already transitioned to long-term community development.

Water Missions International is currently preparing a shipment of 10 additional systems to be deployed in Haiti later this month. Those can provide safe water for up to 50,000 more Haitians and their newly-engineered design requires a mere 15 minutes for set up.

Water Missions International is an engineering relief and development Christian nonprofit. Its engineers, staff and volunteers design and provide sustainable, safe water solutions to disaster victims worldwide and people in 42 developing countries. Since 2001, Water Missions International has responded to the world's largest natural disasters and daily tackles the world’s single biggest cause of illness - lack of safe water and adequate sanitation (U.N. Report, 2005). Charleston, S.C.-based Water Missions International has received Charity Navigator's top rating four years in a row. To help, visit WaterMissions.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION: DeMossNews.com/WaterMissions

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Water Missions International

GlobalGiving.org: Water for Haiti

9/26/11 Program Update

One Year Anniversary Press Release