In Gilotte/Leogâne there is no water source in the village. The people have to travel more than a kilometer to reach the place where they usually draw water for their many needs. We decided then to follow the children to where they get their water. Upon arrival we were surprised by the children’s shouts and […]
Hurricane Matthew in Charrier, Haiti
In Charrier, near the town of Les Cayes in the South of Haiti where Water for Life is based, in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew many found themselves roofless, with their crops destroyed. For these poor people living on a day-to-day basis, life took a turn for the worst when they could no longer feed or […]
Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti
Hurricane Matthew hit the south coast of Haiti with full force the night of October 3, leaving behind a path of destruction and despair. Strong winds and rain and terrible flooding destroyed many houses and crops. After a sleepless night, many faced the new day with their only possession the damp clothes they were wearing. […]
ESTERLINE’ S STORY
Esterline is 9 years old; she lives in the mountains nearby the village of Larivyè Kizin in Petit Goâve. Along with her two friends, she must regularly several times daily carry home a 3 gallon jug, weighing more than 20 lbs. on her head. Esterline didn’t have much time to play; the water was heavy […]