Importance of Clean Water in Rural Haiti

For a family in rural Artibonite, a single glass of clean water is often a luxury. Without it, survival itself is a daily battle.

When a community lacks its own water well, children — primarily girls — spend up to four hours a day walking to the nearest river or stagnant pool. Not only is this time lost from school, but the water they return with is often contaminated with bacteria that cause cholera and typhoid.

The Ripple Effect of a Well

Building a well isn't just about hydration; it's about community health and economic opportunity.

• Disease Prevention: Clean water reduces water-borne illnesses by over 80%.
• Education Support: When children don't have to fetch water, school attendance increases dramatically.
• Economic Growth: Mothers can use their newfound time for income-generating activities or community leadership.

ORDEPROGRESIA focuses on sustainable wells fitted with hand pumps that communities are trained to maintain. This ensures the impact lasts for decades, not just months.