In Haitian Voodoo, “Poto Mitan” is a term often used to describe the value of a mother in a family. The Poto Mitan is the center pole in the architecture of a Voodoo temple; the skeleton of the edifice. “At Pure Water for the World, we are a family,” says Laura Guerrier, Accountant, PWW Haiti Continue reading
In celebration of Earth Day 2019, we are sharing a story about how simple education about the impact of our actions on our environment can transform a community. In 2009, Pure Water for the World began working with the community of Los Milagros in rural Trojes, Honduras. The community collaborated with PWW to receive clean Continue reading
PWW Team Member Highlight: April 2019 Each month we are featuring a member of PWW’s staff. This gives you the opportunity to get to know our team a little better and gain an understanding about what makes them such a special part of PWW’s safe water programs. PWW Team Member: Ramy Pierrette, PWW Haiti Team Continue reading
Written by Emily Shaw Osborne, PWW Volunteer, Honduras This week in Honduras with Rotary and Pure Water for the World has been an extraordinary trip, and a beautiful gift of perspective. It’s been a week of experiencing intense poverty, incredible joy, unique culture, and a powerful God who cracked our hearts wide open so that Continue reading
World Water Day 2019 was a success! Each year, Pure Water for the World teams in Haiti and Honduras create special events, in celebration of World Water Day, to engage and further educate locals about the critical importance of safe water and hygiene. *World Water Day (WWD) is held annually on March 22nd as a Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pure Water for the World, Inc. Announces New Haiti Country Director Rutland, VT – April 1, 2019. Pure Water for the World, Inc. (PWW) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Trofort as Country Director for Haiti. David succeeds Marion Nonglaton, who has returned to her home country of France after Continue reading
