Guest blog written by Mark A. Middleton, PWW volunteer Water is life – and life on earth is linked to water. Our existence is dependent on water, or the lack of it, in many ways, and one could say that our whole civilization is built on the use of water. And while humans really began Continue reading
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World Water Day 2023: Recap
World Water Day 2023 was celebrated on March 22. The theme of this year’s global celebrations was Accelerating Change. We are thrilled to report that our third annual World Water Day virtual auction exceeded our $10,000 goal, coming in at $13,000! A huge thank you to the generous auction donors and all of the participants Continue reading
World Water Day 2023 in Haiti: Preview
World Water Day is March 22nd. This day, celebrated around the world, is focused on bringing attention to our most vital source of life: water. This year’s World Water Day theme is: Accelerating Change. This World Water Day [2023] is about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. And because water affects us Continue reading
How to Practice Rainwater Harvesting at Home
The following is written by PWW guest blogger, Dean Burgess, shared with permission. Image via Pexels Rainwater harvesting is a process by which one collects and stores rain for future use. While the practice of harvesting rainwater has existed for centuries, it is regaining prominence across the country due to adverse climate changes such as Continue reading
The Importance of Rainwater Harvesting
Pure Water for the World has been installing rainwater harvesting systems in rural communities since 2014. It is an important tool used to provide sustainable, reliable access to water in homes, schools, and healthcare facilities. To learn more about our first RWH project in Honduras, constructed at a rural school in 2014, (photo right), click Continue reading
World Water Day Auction Sneak Peek: March 8
Mark your calendars for the Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, opening March 20 at 9am EST and closing at 9pm EST on March 22. World Water Day is March 22. In celebration of this important day, PWW is hosting the 3rd annual Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, March 20-22. Our goal is to raise Continue reading
World Water Day Auction Sneak Peek: March 1
Mark your calendars for the Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, opening March 20 at 9am EST and closing at 9pm EST on March 22. World Water Day is March 22. In celebration of this important day, PWW is hosting the 3rd annual Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, March 20-22. Our goal is to raise Continue reading
World Water Day Auction Highlight: Inspirato for Good
Back by popular demand…Inspirato for Good Do good. Give back. Vacation Better. Featured as a special Valentine’s Day opportunity, we are bringing back Inspirato Vacation Packages for PWW’s 3rd annual Health, Hope & Opportunity Virtual Auction, to be held March 20-22 in celebration of World Water Day 2023. For the auction, we’ll be featuring three Continue reading
World Water Day 2023 (Preview): Accelerating Change
Do you know that one (1) in four (4) people on our planet lacks reliable access to safely managed drinking water? And, even though it’s 2023 and we have achieved amazing advancements, waterborne illnesses continue to be a leading cause of death, with an estimated 829,000 people dying each year from water-related diarrheal illnesses. Life Continue reading
Lead Community Agents in Action – Youseline Pierre
Last year, we announced the establishment of a new community-based program, the Community Education Program (CEP), in Limonade, Haiti (read more). This community-driven program involves PWW training and supporting local community leaders, known as Lead Community Agents, to serve as WASH paraprofessionals. Trained LCAs deliver safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) trainings, by way of Continue reading