Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
I wish I were writing under better circumstances… most of you have probably already heard that there has been an outbreak of Cholera in Haiti. All reports say that it’s potential is of epidemic proportions. The death toll is growing hourly and all of it can be stopped by providing clean water and basic hygiene [...]
Read moreWater is life…
W4W HAITI Oct 2010 from Waves For Water on Vimeo. Waves For Water founder, Jon Rose and Surfing icon, Rob Machado team up in Haiti to bring people clean drinking water. W4W video teaser from Jon & Rob’s trip – filmed & edited by Tom Aiello (Hurley International). Share this postTweet
Read moreRob Machado and Jon Rose Helping Haiti
The Haitian people are the strongest people I’ve ever met. Their strife goes back so many years that it’s impossible for someone like myself to ever truly relate. We arrived back here in PAP two days ago and happened to come in the morning after the worst storm of the season. Apparently it was only [...]
Read moreNike Game Changer Kits
Waves for Water and Nike distribute “Game Changer Kits” throughout Haiti. These kits allow the community and youth to get involved through athletics and education.
Read moreUN Military – Haiti
Waves for Water is working hand-in-hand with the United Nations and key leaders from communities to distribute clean drinking water solutions throughout Haiti
Read moreUN Mission / Port Salut
On my way to the South, a place called Port Salut… to connect with the Uraguayan Navy battalion of the UN Minustah Military for what will be the second trip of our water filter pilot project. The first, if you recall, was in the North (Cap Hatien) with the Chilean battalion last month. We have [...]
Read moreA Symbol of Hope in Haiti
I arrived back into PAP on the 19th… and yesterday marked the day the Government was to announce who they are allowing to participate in the upcoming Presidential elections in Nov. The vibe in the streets of PAP seemed to be pretty even keeled, especially on Thurs. It was different then times past. There is [...]
Read moreHurley H2OPEN Event
To the question, “What can I do?” . . . we have the answer. By carrying a bunch of filters when traveling to remote areas of the world, one person can bring people a new source of clean drinking water. ONE PERSON CAN CHANGE THE WORLD FOR AN ENTIRE VILLAGE. Imagine millions of travelers doing [...]
Read moreEnormous Opportunity in Haiti
My experiences in Haiti have taught me a boatload of things, but one of the more unexpected byproducts has been a new-found understanding and appreciation for the global military community. In the first month after the quake I worked closely with the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and was blown away day in and day out by their incredible discipline and stark efficiency.
Read moreSweaty & Sleep Deprived – Haiti
Where do I begin? I’m sweaty and sleep deprived but the work is good. I’ve had a 13 hr day yesterday with Fritz in Leogane. Like I said in my last update my networks have been exceeding all of my expectations. Mainly in their organization and persistent work ethic. Coordinating and operating a filter distribution [...]
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