main_phone: -> U.S.: (843) 769-7395
address: -> Mailing Address: P.O. Box 31258, Charleston, SC 29417 U.S. Street Address: 2049 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407 HAITI
notes: Press Release: ‘Severe’ Cholera Outbreak in Haiti Says U.N., Due to Contaminated Water FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT. 22, 2010 ‘Severe’ Cholera Outbreak in Haiti Says U.N., Due to Contaminated Water S.C.-based Water Missions International in Haiti Racing Clock to Slow Spread of Fatal Disease "Every hour equals lives saved or lost as we airlift and truck as many water treatment systems as possible. By Friday, we should have safe water to 25,000 additional people and 50,000 by the weekend." -Pat Haughney, Water Missions International engineer CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 22, 2010- A confirmed 138 people are dead and another 1,526 cases of cholera have been reported in the Artibonite region of Haiti, north of Port-au-Prince, in what the U.N. and Pan American Health Organization are calling an "unprecedented episode of cholera." Water Missions International, an engineering relief and development Christian nonprofit with 115 water treatment systems already in Haiti serving 200,000 earthquake victims, is en route this morning from their Port-au-Prince facility with five additional water treatment systems that can serve 25,000 potential outbreak victims.Water Missions engineers are preparing another five systems in Port-au-Prince for transport by the weekend, enabling 50,000 potential outbreak victims to possibly avoid the water-borne illness. Water Missions International staff and volunteers struck out from their Port-au-Prince facility at 6:15 a.m. ET this morning via convoy headed to the areas hardest hit by the recent outbreak, including Artibonite, Grand Desdunes, Bo Cozele, Villard, Poirier and Petite Riviere City Center. Each Water Missions International portable water treatment system can provide safe water for 5,000 people each day, meaning with the arrival of the ten new units this week, some 50,000 Haitians may be saved from the water-borne illness. In addition to the easily operated water treatment systems, Water Missions engineers are providing chlorinators, chlorine and other water safety equipment. A team of six Water Missions International staff will accompany the systems, which can be installed and running in two hours or less. One Water Missions International water treatment system can provide safe water to a community not only during this crisis, but for 20 years or more at a cost of less than one penny per day, per person. In the aftermath of natural disaster, a shortage of safe water can be the single biggest cause of death due to potentially fatal dehydration and massive outbreaks of water-borne diseases like cholera and typhoid, as well as dysentery. Lack of safe water and adequate sanitation is the world’s single biggest cause of illness (U.N. Report, 2005). Water Missions International is an engineering relief and development Christian nonprofit. Its engineers, staff and volunteers design and provide sustainable, safe water solutions to disaster victims worldwide and people in 40 developing countries. Since 2001, Water Missions International has responded to the world's largest natural disasters and daily tackles the world’s single biggest cause of illness - lack of safe water and adequate sanitation (U.N. Report, 2005). Charleston, S.C.-based Water Missions International has received Charity Navigator's top rating four years in a row. To help, visit WaterMissions.org -> Press Release: ‘Severe’ Cholera Outbreak in Haiti Says U.N., Due to Contaminated Water FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT. 22, 2010 ‘Severe’ Cholera Outbreak in Haiti Says U.N., Due to Contaminated Water S.C.-based Water Missions International in Haiti Racing Clock to Slow Spread of Fatal Disease "Every hour equals lives saved or lost as we airlift and truck as many water treatment systems as possible. By Friday, we should have safe water to 25,000 additional people and 50,000 by the weekend." -Pat Haughney, Water Missions International engineer CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 22, 2010- A confirmed 138 people are dead and another 1,526 cases of cholera have been reported in the Artibonite region of Haiti, north of Port-au-Prince, in what the U.N. and Pan American Health Organization are calling an "unprecedented episode of cholera." Water Missions International, an engineering relief and development Christian nonprofit with 115 water treatment systems already in Haiti serving 200,000 earthquake victims, is en route this morning from their Port-au-Prince facility with five additional water treatment systems that can serve 25,000 potential outbreak victims.Water Missions engineers are preparing another five systems in Port-au-Prince for transport by the weekend, enabling 50,000 potential outbreak victims to possibly avoid the water-borne illness. Water Missions International staff and volunteers struck out from their Port-au-Prince facility at 6:15 a.m. ET this morning via convoy headed to the areas hardest hit by the recent outbreak, including Artibonite, Grand Desdunes, Bo Cozele, Villard, Poirier and Petite Riviere City Center. Each Water Missions International portable water treatment system can provide safe water for 5,000 people each day, meaning with the arrival of the ten new units this week, some 50,000 Haitians may be saved from the water-borne illness. In addition to the easily operated water treatment systems, Water Missions engineers are providing chlorinators, chlorine and other water safety equipment. A team of six Water Missions International staff will accompany the systems, which can be installed and running in two hours or less. One Water Missions International water treatment system can provide safe water to a community not only during this crisis, but for 20 years or more at a cost of less than one penny per day, per person. In the aftermath of natural disaster, a shortage of safe water can be the single biggest cause of death due to potentially fatal dehydration and massive outbreaks of water-borne diseases like cholera and typhoid, as well as dysentery. Lack of safe water and adequate sanitation is the world’s single biggest cause of illness (U.N. Report, 2005). Water Missions International is an engineering relief and development Christian nonprofit. Its engineers, staff and volunteers design and provide sustainable, safe water solutions to disaster victims worldwide and people in 40 developing countries. Since 2001, Water Missions International has responded to the world's largest natural disasters and daily tackles the world’s single biggest cause of illness - lack of safe water and adequate sanitation (U.N. Report, 2005). Charleston, S.C.-based Water Missions International has received Charity Navigator's top rating four years in a row. To help, visit WaterMissions.org
make_payable_to: -> Water Missions International
mission: ABOUT US Water Missions International is a nonprofit (501 (c) (3)), Christian engineering organization serving the water and sanitation needs of people in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International uses low-maintenance, appropriate water technologies for drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, and storm water control. Water Missions International 's mission is to provide sustainable access to safe water and an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International's vision is that no person should perish for want of safe drinking water or an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message. Clean water is the source of life. It is the foundation for health, education, and viable economies. Through the generous support of individuals, churches, nonprofits, and businesses, WMI has brought relief and hope to more than a million people across the globe. The Life-saving work of Water Missions International is only possible with the faithful support of donors, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for joining with us as we seek to come along side the thousand of communities needing safe water. -> ABOUT US Water Missions International is a nonprofit (501 (c) (3)), Christian engineering organization serving the water and sanitation needs of people in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International uses low-maintenance, appropriate water technologies for drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, and storm water control. Water Missions International 's mission is to provide sustainable access to safe water and an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International's vision is that no person should perish for want of safe drinking water or an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message. Clean water is the source of life. It is the foundation for health, education, and viable economies. Through the generous support of individuals, churches, nonprofits, and businesses, WMI has brought relief and hope to more than a million people across the globe. The Life-saving work of Water Missions International is only possible with the faithful support of donors, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for joining with us as we seek to come along side the thousand of communities needing safe water.

areas_served: -> rtibonite, Grand Desdunes, Bo Cozele, Villard, Poirier and Petite Riviere City Center
mission: ABOUT US Water Missions International is a nonprofit (501 (c) (3)), Christian engineering organization serving the water and sanitation needs of people in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International uses low-maintenance, appropriate water technologies for drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, and storm water control. Water Missions International 's mission is to provide sustainable access to safe water and an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International's vision is that no person should perish for want of safe drinking water or an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message. Clean water is the source of life. It is the foundation for health, education, and viable economies. Through the generous support of individuals, churches, nonprofits, and businesses, WMI has brought relief and hope to more than a million people across the globe. The Life-saving work of Water Missions International is only possible with the faithful support of donors, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for joining with us as we seek to come along side the thousand of communities needing safe water. -> ABOUT US Water Missions International is a nonprofit (501 (c) (3)), Christian engineering organization serving the water and sanitation needs of people in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International uses low-maintenance, appropriate water technologies for drinking water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, and storm water control. Water Missions International 's mission is to provide sustainable access to safe water and an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message in developing countries and disaster areas. Water Missions International's vision is that no person should perish for want of safe drinking water or an opportunity to hear the "Living Water" message. Clean water is the source of life. It is the foundation for health, education, and viable economies. Through the generous support of individuals, churches, nonprofits, and businesses, WMI has brought relief and hope to more than a million people across the globe. The Life-saving work of Water Missions International is only possible with the faithful support of donors, volunteers, and partners. Thank you for joining with us as we seek to come along side the thousand of communities needing safe water.