October 15th marked Pure Water for the World’s celebration of Global Handwashing Day. Global Handwashing day is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Pure Water for the World – Haiti went a Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Hurricane Matthew Leaves Devastation in Haiti Rutland, VT – October 10, 2016. Over the past week, Hurricane Matthew has stormed through the Caribbean and southern United States, leaving behind widespread destruction. In Haiti, the storm completely demolished villages and has taken hundreds, and potentially thousands, of lives, as more deaths are reported Continue reading
By Rachel Peck, PWW Intern Five years ago, the United Nations designated today, October 11th to be the International Day of the Girl Child in an effort to highlight many of these issues facing young women all over the world. It is a day to empower young women and to celebrate what makes them unique. Continue reading
“It is expected that many will want to engage and take initiatives toward recovery and relief efforts…The state of Haiti strongly encourages all individuals who are in the process of organizing specific responses and action plans, to work with the local organizations and institutions in Haiti.” (Link to Original Washington Post article) Pure Continue reading
Earlier this year, Pure Water for the World was nominated to submit a project for funding through the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Award. We are excited to share that the submitted application, Complete Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education program for Trojes, Honduras Schools, earned us a spot as one of the finalists! Now you get to Continue reading
By Byron Miller, Former PWW Board Member Haitians existing on the brink have suffered yet another natural disaster. These are good and honest souls deserving a hand up. Compounding these disasters is their government which continues to fail them. There are NGOs creating sustainable solutions for basic human needs, like safe drinking water, nutrition, shelter, and sanitation. Six Continue reading
By Rachel Peck, PWW Intern Today is World Teacher Day, a day set aside to celebrate those who work so hard to ensure that many have an educated future. A teacher can make all the difference in someone’s life. They hold a powerful position in society, one that allows them to influence many lives. Continue reading
Hurricane Matthew wreaks havoc on Haiti October 4, 2016 Hurricane Matthew, the first major hurricane to directly hit Haiti in 50 years, stormed across this small island nation this morning, leaving behind torrential rains. Forecasters say it could dump up to 40 inches. Many residents were not able to prepare and have nowhere safe to go. The impact of this storm on the Haitian Continue reading
