Haiti - Thirst Relief Responds

Before the 7.0 earthquake that destroyed much of Haiti on January 12^th, 80% of Haitians lacked access to safe, clean drinking water. Numerous people die in Haiti each and every day, whether there is an earthquake or not, due to poor water sanitation.

After the quake, the number of deaths will likely increase. The need for clean drinking water in Haiti will not soon go away nor will Thirst Relief International's commitment to providing long-term, sustainable clean water solutions in this impoverished nation and around the world.

Before the quake, a Thirst Relief Partner Team was scheduled to arrive in Haiti on January 21st. Thirst Relief has been working with this team for the last 9 months in developing a strategic plan for launching a new water project in Haiti. This project will not only provide clean water to thousands, but will also provide employment, community housing and security to orphans that have nowhere to go after they turn 18 and are forced to leave the orphanage. This project will ultimately be self sustaining which means it will not require ongoing funding once it is strongly established.

Thirst Relief is fully committed to seeing this project through to completion as a vital part of the rebuilding of Haiti. Long after the dust settles and emergency responders return to their homes, Thirst Relief will still be there working to bring long-term, sustainable, clean water solutions that will serve as a building block for the future of the Haitian people.

Please visit www.thirstrelief.org and designate your donation to the “Haiti Water Project”. Your donation will expedite the launch of this water project and help provide the suffering people in Haiti with the clean water they desperately need.

Thank you for your promise of hope,

Thirst Relief International