Rural Development/Wells

World Water Day 2012

Posted by on March 22, 2012 at 12:52 pm

It’s estimated that 884 million of the world’s population lack access to clean water; that’s nearly three times the number of people living in the United States. Each day, 6,000 people die from drinking unsafe water. In at least 33 African countries, the under five mortality rate from drinking unclean water is 100 of every [...]

Hope Corps Volunteers Needed

Posted by on September 2, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Have you been searching for an opportunity to truly make an impact in the fight against poverty? Hope Corps currently has a variety of volunteer opportunities around the world ready for someone just like you. Whether you’re available for a couple weeks, a couple of months or even a full year, Hope Corps can help [...]

Partnering with UNICEF in Sierra Leone to Fight Hunger

Posted by on August 27, 2010 at 10:11 am

An estimated 76,500 children under five and over 19,000 pregnant women should benefit from this work.

Mid-Year Program Reports Are In!

Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 11:13 am

WHI’s 2010 Mid-Year Reports are in!

How Can We Prevent Death?

Posted by on August 4, 2010 at 3:48 pm

Simple things like clean water, mosquito nets and nutrition can save so many lives!

Liberia Rural Development Slideshow

Posted by on July 21, 2010 at 4:48 pm

A nice overview of WHI’s Liberia rural development work and partnership with Foods Resource Bank.

500th Well Constructed!

Posted by on July 6, 2010 at 10:33 am

In June, the WHI Wells Program hit a milestone – 500 wells drilled! The 500th well was drilled in the tiny village of Phuka, Malawi. 

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