Water For People helps people in developing countries improve their quality of life by supporting the development of locally sustainable drinking water resources, sanitation facilities and health and hygiene education programs.
Our vision is a world where all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation; a world where no one suffers or dies from a water- or sanitation-related disease.
Past events!
Meeting the Critical Needs for Water and Sanitation Improvements In Third-World Communities – The Rwanda Story
Dr. Hélène Baribeau
Water For People—Rwanda
On June 18, 2009 the Los Angeles Basin Section (LABS) of the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) hosted a dinner and training meeting at the Monterey Hills restaurant in Monterey Park. At the event Dr. Helene Baribeau, Country Coordinator with Water For People (WFP) delivered an inspired presentation on Meeting the Critical Needs for Water and Sanitation Improvements In Third-World Communities – The Rwanda Story. Although Rwanda has cast behind the dark days of the 1994 genocide, it still struggles to provide basic services for it 10 million citizens. In Rwanda, roughly 40% of the population lacks adequate sanitation. This challenges the integrity of the water supply and degrades the quality of life. WFP, a humanitarian non-profit organization committed to helping communities in need of safe drinking water, improved sanitation, and basic hygiene services is active in Rwanda.
To see the rest of the story, please click here.
LA Chapter Spring Hike-a-Thon
Was held on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Charmlee Wilderness Park in Malibu. Bagels and coffee and other goodies were provided to the 79 hikers at the registration. Along the course, there were "World Water Quiz" stations where hikers earned prizes by answering questions about clean water.
The Spring Hike-a-Thon raised more than $5,000 to help with Water for People projects worldwide. Thanks to all participants!
A few photos from the Hike-a-Thon can be seen here.Big thanks to our Sponsors!
For more information about the Charmlee Wilderness Park, please click here. To see photos of the park and some of the trails, please click here.
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