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We are delighted and relieved to share the news that our 7th solar water well is now producing water for the people of Haiti. Because of the severe drought, villagers are walking for miles to this well to bring water to their homes and families. In the first week alone, 10,000 people have accessed the […]

A report issued by the World Bank concluded that despite moving from recovery from the devastating 7.0 earthquake to development, Haiti remains the poorest country in the Americas and one of the poorest in the world with significant needs in basic services. More than 6 million out of 10.4 million (59%) Haitians live under the […]

A few weeks ago, we talked about the three pillars of a successful nurse: Education, Technical Skill and Empathy. These three together reflect the belief that nursing is a vocation. It’s passion that comes from within. And, being a nurse doesn’t end when the shift is done. Two nurses from Stanford Health Care exemplify this […]

We were all moved by the images coming from Nepal following the devastating earthquake in April 2015. In this guest blog from ReSurge International, we get a first-hand look at the devastation, need, and care provided. The images emerging from Nepal were heartbreaking. An earthquake had reduced entire villages to rubble, and rescuers raced to […]

Did you know that  Hispaniola Mountain Ministries(HMM)  has developed an active water well ministry in the southeastern region of Haiti? Since 2010, HMM has brought water wells online utilizing solar panels to power the wells. These wells have dramatically improved access to clean water in the Anse-a-Pitre community. We are grateful that we have been able to […]

Every time I pause to look at the pictures from my visits to Haiti I am drawn to a few special images, mostly of the children. It is remarkable that in the face of extreme  poverty they are so joyful. Their smiles are some of the biggest, warmest and most touching I’ve seen. Their eyes […]

Summer is here and for us that means Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times is in full session! We are so proud to support this amazing organization and have shared numerous times how important the experience is to children and their families. While this is the primary reason we support Camp, we also are grateful […]

We are delighted to share that with the help of your generous support we have extended our hot lunch program in Haiti to include two more schools, both located in Banane!  Each day, we now serve more than 700 students a nutritious hot lunch. While a hot lunch may be something we take for granted, […]

Every so often someone shares a drawing by a young student that perfectly illustrates the importance of our work in Haiti, building solar water wells, and serves as a stark reminder that no matter where we are, saving and sharing water is essential. We thought you’d like to see a few of our favorites from […]

Water and Energy are inextricably linked; it takes energy to provide water and in many cases, water provides energy. In fact, it’s really the coming together of two of the most elemental life forces, sunshine delivering clean drinking water. Most people don’t think about it. You turn on the tap and water comes out. But […]