Written by Junior Seraphin, WASH Training Coordinator, PWW Haiti With the goal of curbing diseases that affect schoolchildren, the PWW team in Haiti organized four days of training for students and teachers at the Henri Christophe School. This program is part of the Community Education Program (CEP) introduced in Haiti last year (read more). The Continue reading
Global Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is Saturday, May 28th! This year’s theme is “We Are Committed” and is in alignment with the United Nation’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). An essential component to achieving menstrual hygiene sustainability goals is that “everyone can access period-friendly water, sanitation & hygiene facilities everywhere.” MH DAY IN HAITI Continue reading
“With all that has been going on in Haiti, this WASH school project is of vital importance, now more than ever, to support the health of Haitian children, enabling them to stay in school and achieve an education that can open new doors to their future.” – Paul Sofka, PWW Board Member In 2020, Paul Continue reading
We are honored to announce that, thanks to generous funding from FIT (Fund for Innovation and Transformation), we’ll collaborate with CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) on testing innovative teaching methods to build awareness and change behavior around menstrual health and hygiene in Honduras. The Fund for Innovation and Transformation is a program Continue reading
The Importance of Safe Water and Proper Sanitation on Menstrual Hygiene Written for Pure Water for the World by Julia Green. Safe water is essential in maintaining health; it’s a universal fact. While it’s needed for sanitation and hygiene, not everyone has access to safe water. Women and girls – particularly those in lower-income nations Continue reading
Guest blog, written by Roshni Patel, PWW student intern, Rutland High School, Rutland, VT The topic of menstruation remains taboo in many societies. Cultural practices, social myths, religious beliefs and other subjects can make it feel difficult for men and women to talk about menstruation. Lack of information and lack of access to menstrual hygiene Continue reading
The PWW team in Honduras recently interviewed girls who live in the region of Maraita to learn about their dreams for the future. With PWW actively working in their communities, these girls are already learning about the critical importance of clean water, safe sanitation and essential hygiene practices, as fundamental tools to protect their health, Continue reading
Happy 2021! Whew, was 2020 a wild ride or what?! Last year, at this time, we eagerly welcomed in the new year, basking in the delightful memories of our 20th birthday celebration, when long-time supporters, staff members from all countries, board members, and volunteers gathered together in Vermont to share stories and memories. We were Continue reading
Happy New Year! 2019 was a year to remember at PWW! To celebrate our 20th year as a nonprofit, we held a gathering in Burlington, VT over the summer during which time PWW founders and long-time supporters spoke eloquently about the profound impact our small organization has created. Senator Leahy called PWW “one of the Continue reading
