More Haitians Could Die in Aftermath than from Quake, Without Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

The rains have begun in Haiti and countless people are still without shelter. Many are living in tents which are not waterproof, being soaked to the skin. I have read reports where it has been difficult to sleep in tent cities because of the continual cries coming from mothers and children throughout the night.

Nighttime temperatures dip down into the 60s this time of year. Combine that with rain and wind and you get a chilling combination.

Hundreds of bodies have been left, decomposing under the rubble of earthquake devastation. As the rains come pouring down, they are mixing with decomposing bodies, carrying life-threatening illness into the streets and surrounding tent cities.

I was pleased to discover a wonderful ministry that is providing lasting, mini water and wastewater treatment systems. The name of this ministry is Water Missions International and they are known for their outstanding work wherever disaster hits. Right now, Samaritan's Purse is working with Water Missions, helping them get these systems set up throughout Haiti.


One of their mini water treatment systems provides safe drinking water to 3,000 people. Already they have installed enough mini water treatment systems to serve the needs of 300,000 people in Haiti but so much more is needed.

Churches and individuals have responded to Haiti's water needs by raising funds to purchase and ship Water Missions International water treatment units that can be set up and running within two hours of delivery.

For more information and to learn how you can help, please read this news article entitled More Haitians Could Die in Aftermath than from Quake, Without Access to Safe Water and Sanitation