We are big believers Bio-Sand filtration. In many communities throughout the developing world, drilling a new well is not always the best option. There are many places that have reasonably near access to ground water in the form of lakes, rivers, creeks or rain water catchment/runoff. In these places, and truly at the end point of any water source, Bio-Sand filtration is a great solution.

For starters, these Bio-Sand filters are rather affordable. Typically pricing out at under $100 a piece for the construction, delivery, setup, and training. And, there is a direct economic impact in the community as well; built into the pricing structure for each filter is the labor costs involved. Which means that we are employing local workers, who are providing for their own families, while working to solve the clean water needs in their own communities. It’s a beautiful thing!

(The picture above is inside a small bio-sand factory in Port au Prince, Haiti)
photo credit: @chipgillespie

Rarely has there been such a great opportunity to see a country reborn and rebuilt as what we are seeing lived out in Haiti. Since the devastating earthquake ripped through Port au Prince in early 2010, the country has been very slow in its recovery efforts. Still feeling like a war zone in many places, Haiti is pressing through with resilience. It’s been a blessing to people rise up and come to the aid of a sister nation that is truly not far from our borders. Yet, with all of the aid and attention that Haiti received in 2010, it seems that media, and most of the world, has forgotten her plight.

Haiti still needs our help! One of the greatest issues that is still plaguing this Eastern Caribbean nation is a lack of safe, clean water. So, we are working hard to develop partnerships that have not only been working to meet the immediate needs pertaining to disaster efforts, but ensuring sustainability for the long term as well.

Join us, and others, as we work together to Hydrate Haiti!