Clean Water for Haiti (CWH) is a volunteer run, faith based missions and humanitarian aide organization started in 2001. As a registered non-profit organization in Canada and the US, CWH works to provide sustainable solutions to the water crisis in Haiti.

Through Biosand filter projects CWH is able to provide a simple, effective and affordable solution to the lack of clean water sources for Haitian families. The household slow sand Biosand filter is a simple design that uses basic readily available materials, allows for easy production, and they are easy to transport. There are no moving parts, they do not require electricity and can be used by even the youngest members of the family. With minimal maintenance a Biosand filter can work effectively for over 20 years and can be manufactured, delivered and installed for about $40 US.

CWH staff and trained Community Stewards (volunteers within a community) provide essential education and support to filter recipients and their communities. By educating people in proper filter use, sanitation and hygiene we are able to give them resources, not only for clean water, but also so they can take proactive steps to prevent the spread of disease which gives them control over their own health.

Training other organizations and individuals helps provide much needed employment and allows for exponential growth of filter use throughout the country. CWH is able to educate, resource and provide support for successful and sustainable filter projects.

Experience Clean Water for Haiti first hand with a VISION TRIP

As much as we can tell you about Haiti and the work we do here, the best way for you to really understand is to come and see first hand what life is like here. We are inviting people to join us at our mission base in Pierre Payen, Haiti on what we call “Vision Trips”.

Taking a step away from the general concept of a “missions trip” (a visit to a country or organization aimed at helping those in need) these one week visits are designed to immerse you into everything that CWH is and give you a vision for what we do. While staying with us in our on site dormitories you will have opportunity to work alongside our staff as they build, deliver and install Biosand filters to local Haitian families. By keeping teams small with no more than 6 people in each group we can ensure that you will see firsthand the needs of Haiti and how important the gift of clean water is for the people that live here. Our hope is that after a week living and working with us you will develop a love for Haiti and a desire to share what we do with others. Having people who are passionate about what we do is priceless in our fundraising and awareness efforts as we continue to grow and expand our work here. For those that just can’t help but lend a hand we will also take time to work on some mission projects while you are with us and will try to introduce you to more of our local area.

This year’s Vision Trip dates:

March 22-29, 2008
April 5-12, 2008
October 18-25, 2008
November 8-15, 2008

Cost: $500 US per person. This includes all food, accommodation and in country transportation. All Vision Trippers are responsible for booking their own airfare, but we will assist you with travel arrangements where possible.

If you’re over the age of 18, have a desire to see things first hand and are interested in what we do consider joining us for a week this year. For more information or to register please contact Leslie Rolling at office@cleanwaterforhaiti.org. We look forward to seeing you in Haiti!