Water Tower: Irrigation (Phase 2)

Water Tower: Irrigation (Phase 2)

We are digging! It’s been a long time coming but we are on our way! When we started HaitiansCan five years ago it was because of this project. Water, one of the basic needs for all living things. There is not a day that goes by that we do not use water in some way,...
Street Lights Project Phase Two

Street Lights Project Phase Two

Seventeen of the eighteen posts went up today! We spent the last week putting sand, rocks, gravel, and cement at each post ( with a wheelbarrow…it was quite the undertaking ).
Charging Station is Up and Running

Charging Station is Up and Running

We added a larger power supply to one of the light poles so we could create this charging station. It was a huge surprise for the community. People are so happy that they can just charge their phones with out paying anything. People who are driving by congratulate the...
Street Lights Project Phase One Complete

Street Lights Project Phase One Complete

We were very blessed to have a truck with a crane aide us in this phase of the project. With the holes already dug and ready to go, with the help of one of the members of the community, it was easy to set the posts in place. The young men in the community giving a...
Street Lights Project Phase One Begins

Street Lights Project Phase One Begins

This is the process of making the posts for our streetlights. After some research in some of the surrounding neighborhoods we noticed that the typical galvanized post that were used has some weaknesses. A lot of them we damaged in the 2016 Hurricane Mathew that...
Wind Turbine Provides Backup Power to Water Tower Pump

Wind Turbine Provides Backup Power to Water Tower Pump

As of October 2019, Haiti has experienced another hurricane season. A month-long absence of regular sunlight led to a dry water tower. Many were forced to once again search by foot for water in local towns. Haitians Can consulted with advisors, and we used funds...
Water Tower and Pump Survive Earthquake

Water Tower and Pump Survive Earthquake

In September, the Southern Department of Haiti experienced a small earthquake. After a thorough inspection, the water tower, pump, and structures supporting and surrounding the well have withstood the earthquake without any damage.
Water Tower is Complete!

Water Tower is Complete!

The water tower is complete and our team is painting it!!! This project is so exciting and will be such a blessing to the people of Fonfrède.