Côtes-de-Fer

LifegivingForce, in partnership with ACDI/VOCA (Agricultural Cooperative Development International Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance), deployed an LGF RAPID RESPONSE 10,000UF system in the municipality of Côtes-de-Fer. As Côtes-de-Fer is extremely remote, traditionally there has been little to no access to clean drinking water for the entire community for quite some time. After the earthquake, LifeGivingForce contacted ACDI/VOCA which is active in the Côtes-de-Fer region. Jay Slough, COO of LGF, then travelled to Jacmel and trained ACDI/VOCA's local staff in how to operate the LGF RAPID RESPONSE 10,000UF unit for deployment in the region. Initially installed in one of the one of the many villages in Côtes-de-Fer, the effects were felt immediately as people in the community heard about the system and ran to get their very first drink of clean water in months. The LGF RAPID RESPONSE 10,000UF unit is now being used as a mobile water purification system in numerous clinics in the Côtes-de-Fer region, helping bring clean water to thousands of people. Special thanks to Emmet Murphy, Chief of Party, ACDI/VOCA.

Albert, Villager, Côtes-de-Fer

What do you do when you see a family member pass away as a consequence of drinking contaminated water? How do you cope with the grief of losing a loved one in a devastating earthquake? Albert, a local villager in Côtes-de-Fer has seen his fill of death and disease. His community struggles to survive and get access to clean water. But this situation can change. With your help, people like Albert will continue to receive clean water through the use of LGF RAPID RESPONSE 10,000UF systems. These people will eventually be able to return to work and take proper care of their children and live much healthier and happier lives. With health comes hope. Please help provide hope for Albert and his village!