Haiti Outreach

Providing lasting access to clean water and sanitation by investing in Haitian communities to create sustainable development.

At Haiti Outreach, we know Haitian-led development is the path forward to our vision for Haiti; A developed nation where ALL citizen live healthily, thrive in a stable economy and have access to safe water. Change starts within the community, just ask five-year-old Rhinan.

"We can do better," Rhinan declared. "I can't wait two months. I want to help!"

In the small town of Maïssade, Rhinan lived with her mother, Fabienne, who was raising her daughter alone since her husband had left a few years ago. One evening, Fabienne took Rhinan to a community meeting where the room was packed with neighbors. 

Water and sanitation facilities in Maïssade were poor. Many homes did not have latrines. The community leaders of Maïssade saw the need for change and were working with our staff to develop the leadership skills that were necessary to bring sustainable changes to their community. After developing a plan, the leaders called a meeting with their neighbors. They explained the importance of proper sanitation. 

"Each family must build a latrine," they declared. "It will help keep our water clean and our children healthy.”

When it was Fabienne's turn to speak, she stood with Rhinan at her side. "I promise to build ours within two months."

That night, as Fabienne tucked Rhinan into bed, the little girl looked up with determination in her eyes and made her bold declaration.

"We can do better," Rhinan proclaimed. "I can't wait two months. I want to help!"

The very next day, Fabienne began enlisting community help, inspired by her daughter's enthusiasm. Rhinan didn't just watch from the sidelines; she carried small buckets of water for mixing cement and cleared stones from the site. Her energy proved contagious.

In just two weeks – not two months – the latrine was complete.

At the next community meeting, the leaders asked Rhinan and Fabienne to stand.

"This little girl taught us something important," they announced. "Seven more families have completed their latrines this week, inspired by Rhinan's example."

Fabienne hugged her daughter tight, pride shining in her eyes.

"I just wanted to help," Rhinan whispered.

"You did more than help," Fabienne replied. "You reminded us all what it means to be a community that takes responsibility."

We have worked with over 600 communities to build wells or water systems that currently impact over 275,000 people daily! Over the last few years however, we have shifted our focus from digging wells to coaching, because we have seen the great impact it has on the future of Haiti. Because of our unique programs, we know what is possible when we help community members take ownership of their own communities!

Programs

Community Water Systems

We coach communities to implement pay-for-service water management where households pay $1-$3/month for well maintenance. This creates self-sustaining financial systems and community ownership. Central to this program is our comprehensive training of water system operators and informing communities about the benefits of sustainable water management, monitoring system performance, and supervising operators to ensure quality service delivery. 90% of our coached communities maintain operational wells after 20 years—unmatched in Haiti.

Leadership Sustainable Development Coaching Program

With curriculum developed by our Haitian staff, this mentorship program trains municipal leaders in: Integrity, consistency, and transparency, data-driven decision making, community-led infrastructure management and transitioning from relief dependence to sustainable development, Our training extends beyond municipal leadership to include water committee members, system operators, local authorities, and community stakeholders—ensuring that all participants understand their roles in maintaining sustainable WASH infrastructure.

School WASH Programs

We support student, parent, and teacher committees implementing sustainable water and sanitation in public schools, directly addressing barriers to girls' education due to inadequate facilities during menstruation. Through targeted education and awareness campaigns, we mobilize entire school communities around hygiene promotion and sanitation maintenance.

The results of our methods have been miraculous! Just in the past year, 520+ communities now have operational wells/water systems, 2,993 new latrines have been built, and 40 new communities have declared themselves open defecation free (ODF)

These are not just numbers; they represent incredible people with real hopes and dreams. And it's because of donors, like you, and your unwavering support that we've been able to achieve these milestones.