Pure Water for the World is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and families, living in underserved communities of developing countries, with comprehensive and sustainable safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions. Welcome to our Blog.
On June 30th, we closed the books on fiscal year 2022, having reached thousands of individuals living in underserved communities in Haiti and Honduras with life’s most basic necessities: safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. This past year, PWW teams were able to reach more than 2,600 community members, living in eight communities located in Continue reading
Empowering Community Members to Eliminate Waterborne Illnesses Committed to empowering community members with the essential tools and education to sustainably integrate safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs into their homes and schools, PWW introduces the Community Education Program (CEP). OVERVIEW The CEP supports community-wide prevention and elimination of waterborne illnesses through the correct use Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Rutland, VT – August 19, 2022: Pure Water for the World, Inc. (PWW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alice Urban as board president and the election of two new board members, Jean Pillard and Tom Brandvold. Urban succeeds long-time board member, Bob Mohr, who will continue serving as Immediate Past Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rutland, VT – August 19, 2022: Pure Water for the World, Inc. (PWW) thanks Bob Mohr for his immeasurable contributions and steadfast dedication to the organization and the families and communities it serves. Mohr completed his term as board president on August 6, 2022. Mohr has been involved with PWW since 2003, Continue reading
Written by Nancy Russell, Vermont Resident, Rotarian, PWW Volunteer and 2x Jump for Safe Water Jumper! Don’t let anyone fool you…that first step taken out of your comfort zone is the hardest. My comfort zone was stepping out of that airplane at 12,000 feet. I had signed the “no responsibility” form and had been suited Continue reading
– By Junior Seraphin, WASH Training Coordinator, PWW Haiti An unhealthy school environment can significantly reduce school attendance rates. Among the diseases that affect children, the most important are intestinal infections and diarrhea. The promotion of good hygiene practices at home and at school are the most effective and economical means of preventing these diseases Continue reading
Buenos dias todos! I recently returned from my first visit with Pure Water for the World’s team in Honduras. It’s been a long 2 years, 7 months since I last put my passport to use. While a global pandemic has created challenges and hardships for millions in the US and around the world, it did Continue reading
Safe water was very difficult to come by for the Romain family. Every week, the family spent three (3) hours walking from their home to find treated water to purchase. The long walk, combined with the prohibitive cost of the water, created a significant and relentless hardship on the entire family. Today, the family celebrates 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
The following is a depiction of home life for families living in a typical community located in the very rural region of Trojes, Honduras, where PWW team members have been delivering comprehensive water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs for over a decade. The photos are actual families and homes located in Trojes, but the specific Continue reading
