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.
Earlier this month, we learned that a beloved PWW family member and former PWW Board President, Randy Thompson, was battling an aggressive form of brain cancer. On October 5th, Randy passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Randy’s wife, children, and grandchildren. For those who didn’t have the good Continue reading
In 2020, two back-to-back hurricanes ravaged communities across Trojes, including El Onal, tearing down homes and destroying water systems. We’ve spent the past two years helping communities recover from this devastating natural disaster. Clarke Cares along with generous donors stepped in to fund a much-needed WASH program that has empowered the families in El Onal, Continue reading
Last month, we announced the introduction of PWW’s Community Education Program (CEP) in Haiti (read story). This month, we share details about the CEP launch at a school in Limonade, Haiti. As a reminder, the CEP Model is founded upon the goal of developing a pool of local WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) paraprofessionals, made Continue reading
Written by Holly Korn, 4-in-24 Water Challenge Participant. Water runs in the family. Holly is the proud mom to our own, Matt Korn, PWW’s Executive Director. During my tenure as an upper elementary teacher, the line “water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink” could have been the title of a unit on water Continue reading
The following article was written by Liz Jacques, CFP, and published on the SilverPeak Wealth Advisors website on July 20, 2022 (click here). The article, in its entirety, is being shared with permission. FRESH WATER: A PRECIOUS NATURAL RESOURCE Water is elemental. Crucial for life as we know it. Finite in supply—particularly fresh water—it is Continue reading
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
