A program to build and maintain cisterns in the remote mountain villages where there is no other access to clean water.
CLEAN WATER: WATER IS LIFE
The fall of 2016 brought significant drought to the mountains of NE Haiti.
During this time, crops failed, and the incidence of malnutrition rose significantly, especially in children.
In addition, access to clean water was found to be acutely lacking. As a result, a proliferation of waterborne disease such as cholera, diphtheria, typhoid, and childhood diarrhea was seen.
In response to this, fundraising efforts began through VPI to help supply clean water to the area.
Using local talent, headed by Vincent St. Fleur, 45 cisterns have been built, supplying clean water to over 7000 people living in these remote mountains.
Clean water that they have never had before.
Four cholera-safe latrines were also built to government regulations to ensure that contamination does not occur.
As a result, cases of waterborne disease is now rarely seen in the areas where these water sources have been built.
The cost of each of these cisterns is between $400-$500.
Maintenance of each cistern is critical as well and essential for the continuation of this project, which impacts so many, and the funds for this are critical.
We will continue to work towards this goal, for we know that clean water IS life.
