Over a year ago, representatives of the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) approached Haiti Outreach Country Director Neil Van Dine about a USAID grant they received for providing water and sanitation in schools. There are very few schools in Haiti with both their own water well and latrines …
Announcement – New Executive Director
We are excited to announce that we have a NEW Executive Director! Last week, we welcomed Ceallaigh Smart to the team! As well, Dale Snyder, who has served with Haiti Outreach since its inception will continue on as the Director of Administration as he looks towards retirement. Please join us …
Sixth Grade Students Changing Lives for Over a Decade
The large mural that lines the wall above the 6th grade lockers at Minnetonka Middle School East holds a special significance for the last decade of students that walked this hallway. It represents the over 3,000 people in Haiti that now have sustainable, clean water access because a group of 6th …
Springtime Sip and Savor – Moving Forward at a Crucial Time
Happy Hour with Country Director Neil Van Dine …
Workshop Lays Foundation for Major WASH Collaboration in Haiti
After many months of planning, over 40 leaders of the Haitian government, Rotary District #7020 and Rotary International, Haiti Outreach, and other NGO’s active in WASH in Haiti, met for a two-day conference on January 26-27 in Port-au-Prince. The outcome was a Memorandum of Understanding …
Rotary – Haiti Outreach Pignon Clean Water Access Project Underway
First 5 of 46 Wells Inaugurated! We are delighted to report about the Rotary Pignon Sustainable Clean Water Access Project. This Project is supported by a major Global Grant from Rotary International and is hosted by the Rotary Club of Pignon, Haiti, which is partnering with the Eden Prairie, …
Repairing the Trou du Nord Water System
The story of the Trou du Nord town water system is a very common one in Haiti. The system was built in 2009 by the government but never really functioned properly. It uses a diesel powered generator to pump water from 3 boreholes (wells) into the city. Because it was not working, DINEPA, …
Bohoc#6 Inauguration – Madame Julbert’s Legacy
From the Field: Roge, Director of Community Development Meet Madame Julbert Monard. Everyone in the community of Bohoc#6 knows Madame Julbert. At 90 years of age, Madame Julbert is a small woman with a shaky, unsteady walk. But on February 3, Madame Julbert had a bit of spring in her step. Her …
New Success Record Hit in 2015!
From the Field: Neil Van Dine, Haiti Outreach Country Director 2015 was an exciting year for Haiti Outreach as once again we reached another milestone by inaugurating a record 60 community wells. This was no easy task as our drilling rigs were down and in repair for several months. Seeing …
The Power of Empowerment
From a traveler to the field: Deanne Lentz, Forest Hill Church I was skeptical when I signed up to go to Haiti on a "cultural immersion" trip --- to immerse oneself in the culture of Haiti and to observe the work and vision of Haiti Outreach. What would I see that would give me new insights into …
