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Haiti --- Many needs, Many Opportunities.A Presentation by District 5960 Fast for Hope2004-2005-2006
Fast For Hope Questions
Why Haiti? Why Water? What can Rotarians do? What results to date? What is needed next?
Haitian proverb: “Beyond mountains there are mountains”…as you solve one problem, another problem presents itself, and so you go on and try to solve that one, too.
Water is a Significant Problem in Haiti
6.8 million people live in Haiti; 70% in rural areas, illiteracy is 90+%
life expectancy <49 years under 5 mortality rate is 129/1,000 infant mortality rate is 83/1,000
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere
Water is a Significant Problem in Haiti
Haiti occupies western third of Hispaniola, largest island in the Caribbean
Haiti is predominantly mountainous The Central Plateau is primarily
rural and covers about13% of the total land mass
Water is a Significant Problem in Haiti
Poverty in Haiti is endemic Deforestation has reduced water
retention Hurricanes continually damage Securing water takes 4+ hours/day Sanitation almost non-existent Education is required for long term
change
Water is a Worldwide Problem
Nearly one in five people have no access to clean drinking water
Deaths from diarrheal diseases, caused by contaminated water, could be prevented
80% of these people live in rural areas of the world where in many cases water is collected from remote locations.
Water is a Worldwide Problem
Over 1.3 million children die each year from doing something that most of us never give a second thought to.
In countries, towns, and villages throughout the world, contaminated water and it’s related health effects- waterborne pathogens, bacteria, dysentery, cholera, hepatitis A and E, and typhoid fever- are the second leading causes of child mortality
Water is a Worldwide Problem
The inability of communities to manage water and sanitation systems and practice personal hygiene contributes significantly to the health situation and predominance of diseases linked to poor hygiene and unsafe water.
Rotary International Focus on Water
Research shows that improved access, water management, and hygiene behavior can significantly reduce disease rates. And this can lead to greater educational results as well
Haiti Safe Water Plus Project History
District 5950 has raised over $250,000 for safe drinking water projects in undeveloped countries
Through a number of pilot projects, District 5950 developed a long-term strategy that focuses on:Providing safe drinking water in
communities in Haiti’s Central Plateau Selecting World Vision as the local partner
Haiti Safe Water Plus Project History
District 5950 recently received matching funds from Rotary International for year one of three.
World Vision matches the money raised by Rotary
District 5960 has joined with District 5950 to fund Haiti Safe Water Plus
2004: Year in Review
District Goal: Raise $30,000 Raised $28,000 or 93.3% of funds 16 wells total drilled 1st well inaugurated in July at Ti
Kanpech 5 wells in Rio Onde ADP Health & hygiene
training & education sessions launched
District 5960 Project 2004 Goals: Haiti Safe Water Plus
Provide safe drinking water for people living in the area of Thomassique, the Rio Onde ADP (Area Development Program)
The Rio Onde ADP is one of the ADP’s having: “the most desperate water situation”“the most desperate water situation”
Current Status of Safe Water Plus
Visioning trips to Haiti in 2004 “on hold” until civil unrest is under control
A number of 5960 Rotarians will finance their own trip with District 5950 and World Vision representatives to tour the Rio Onde in the Central Plateau Region of Haiti
Visits planned with local Rotarians and Haitians to identify sites for water systems and other humanitarian projects that Rotarians can participate in 2005-2006
2005 Goals
Raise additional $30,000 for 2005 commitment
Explore option for working trips to Haiti in mid-2005 to: evaluate resultsdetermine additional needsidentify future sites for 2005 and
beyond
2005 Goals
Drill and install pumps on 30 new wells
Repair up to 35 pumps Launch intensive training program Build 400 family-owned latrines Build 4 parts depots for storing
spare parts
For more information:
Visit the District websitehttp://www.rotary5960.org
Resources:Information on Haiti Contact informationClub goals
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