Hope for Haiti

Help Us Send 100 'Bucket Berkey' Water Filters to Haiti to prevent Cholera and other Waterborne Diseases.

Many Haitians do not have access to safe drinking water

The Bucket Berkey removes 99.999% of contaminants

Over 1 million Haitians still live in tents in refugee camps

If we don’t help, who will? Together, we can make a difference in the lives of others.

As of December 1, 2010, over 72,000 Haitians have contracted cholera, and 1648 have died. (World Health Org) However, even before the cholera outbreak, Haitians suffered from many waterborne illnesses.

Please join 911water and Food For The Poor to provide 1000 Bucket Berkeys and other water filters to provide Haitian families with clean, healthy water that will protect them from cholera and other water borne illnesses. Together, we can save lives and bring Hope to Haiti.

About Cholera

Cholera is an intestinal infection that results is diarrhea, nausea & vomiting, intestinal cramping, fever and shock. Cholera is not usually transmitted through casual person-to-person contact. The main source of the spread of cholera is contaminated drinking water. With over 1 million Haitians still living in tents in refugee camps, access to clean drinking water is difficult. Bucket Berkey Water Filters will help provide Haitian families with the ability to purify water from any source

About Haiti

Even before the Earthquake of January 12, 2010, many of Haiti's population of 10 million obtain their drinking water from springs, rivers and wells, and broken municipal water systems such as that in Port-Au-Prince. These sources of water are often polluted with bacteria, parasites, and sometimes with chemicals and other pollutants. The current cholera outbreak has received a lot of media attention, but according to the Pan American Health Organization, half of all deaths in Haiti over the last 10 years, apart from those from natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods, can be attributed to toxic drinking water, which contributes to chronic diarrhea, dysentery, hepatitis and even typhoid.

About Bucket Berkeys

Bucket Berkeys are economical versions of the popular Imperial Berkey Water Filter Systems. They are hold 5 gallons of purified water, so they act as a storage container as well as a purifier. Bucket Berkeys are available for retail purchase (click here), but they also work especially well in natural disasters and 3rd world countries because they require no electricity, no chemicals, and no water pressure. Bucket Berkeys are simple to assemble, easy to use, and incredibly effective, removing 99.999% of all contaminants using water from any source. You simply pour water in the top and pure, refreshing, great-tasting water comes out the spigot.

Bucket Berkeys are constructed of two durable food-grade-quality buckets, with Black Berkey filters. Note: to increase our reach, we will limit filters to one per Berkey for this project. This simple, practical water filter solution can provide safe drinking water for up to 12 people daily, and depending on the turbidity of the water, will last up to two years or more.

Additional Water Filter Products

Portable Water Filter Bottles provide a portable alternative to the Berkey filters. They are lightweight, easy to use, and remove 99.99% of contaminants from water from any source. They have the advantage of not only being able to filter the water, but of also being able to transport up to 22 oz. of water. PFWB's normally retail for $29.99, but you can donate one for only $12.00 US.

Seychelle Pure Water Straws do not have a container for carrying water, but are compact and portable for situations where a water source is already available. They remove 99.99% of contaminants from water from any source.

About Food For The Poor

Food For The Poor is the third-largest international relief and development charity in the United States. They have a strong presence in Haiti, and will be our distribution partner to give Water Filter Systems to families in need in Haiti. You can find out more about Food For The Poor at www.foodforthepoor.com

Will You Help Us Bring Hope to Haiti?

Will you consider providing a Bucket Berkey or a Portable Water Filter Bottle or Water Straw to a family in Haiti today?

To participate, simply select one of the products below, add to cart, and place your order. Payment methods include Credit Card, Paypal, or you can select to send a personal check by mail.

NOTE: All contributions will be processed through a non-profit organization and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes. If you prefer to process your donation through your place of worship or other non-profit entity, please select "pay by check" when you check out of the shopping cart and indicate the name of the organization in the comments section.

Once we receive your order, we will include your Water Filter with ours in the next shipment to Haiti. Thank you for your help with this endeavor.