HANWASH

What HANWASH does

HANWASH (Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Initiative) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2018 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with operational presence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The organization coordinates sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure across Haiti as a collaborative platform linking 22 local Rotary Clubs, Haitian government authorities (DINEPA and OREPA), and international Rotary Districts and implementing partners. Its core activities include drilling and rehabilitating wells, deploying solar-powered pump kiosks with elevated storage and chlorination systems, executing multi-month Commune Action Master Planning processes, and operating Adopt-A-Well/Water-Point sponsorship programs across pilot communes including Cavaillon, Ferrier, Pignon, Léogâne, and Terre-Neuve. As of 2026, HANWASH reports 11 communities engaged, 23 wells and 3 water systems in progress, 25,116 lives transformed, and a target of 70,000 people served by 2030.

HANWASH's technical methodology is anchored in the FRAPE standard: water systems must be Functional (metered, sufficient supply), Responsibly managed (revenue positive via solar pumping), Sanitation-focused, Potable (E. coli free or chlorinated), and Enspected (monitored and evaluated). Hardware is delivered through solar pump kiosks with battery backup providing approximately 6 hours of daily run time and 24/7 water availability. Operational sustainability is supported by locally elected WASH committees, trained operators, professional SOPs, and a pay-for-service model that recovers operating costs from end users while capital costs are funded by donors.

HANWASH's revenue model is grant- and donation-based, with approximately 35% of funding from Rotary Global Grants, 30% from institutional and development grants (World Bank, UNICEF partnerships), 25% from major gifts and corporate/foundation matches (including the $2.4M Steve and Mary Mattson Fund 1:1 match through 2028), and 10% from public/individual donations. The 2026 Rotary Programs of Scale Grant (~$2M) represents the highest tier of Rotary Foundation funding and was awarded as the 6th global recipient. Customer segments are bifurcated: end beneficiaries are rural Haitian communities, while donor customers are international Rotary Clubs, institutional development partners, and high-net-worth individuals.

Name

HANWASH

Legal name

HANWASH USA, Inc.

Website

https://hanwash.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HANWASH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure across Haiti, partnering with 22 local Rotary Clubs, DINEPA, and international donors to serve approximately 25,116 rural Haitians today with a target of 70,000 by 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water and Sanitation Services (WASH)

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Organizations (HLAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Solutions (BPAGALAI), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), WASH & Public Health (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) (BPADAIAG)

Keywords

• Water and sanitation services
• WASH infrastructure programs
• Community development initiatives
• Humanitarian water projects
• Sustainable development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seminole

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rotary Global Grants: Funding leveraged through Rotary Clubs and Districts worldwide, matched by The Rotary Foundation. Currently represents approximately 35% of total funding.
2. Institutional and Development Grants: Funding from institutional donors, development partners, and aligned grantmaking organizations including World Bank and UNICEF partnerships. Represents approximately 30% of total funding.
3. Major Gifts: Investments from corporations, foundations, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund provides $2.4 million in matching funds. Represents approximately 25% of total funding.
4. Public Support: Contributions from individual donors and broader community support through online donations and direct mail. Represents approximately 10% of total funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HANWASH operates a collaborative national initiative that coordinates partners, aligns investments, and supports sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure development across rural Haitian communities. The organization delivers services through Pilot Communes Programs in Cavaillon, Ferrier, Pignon, Léogâne, and Terre-Neuve, combining solar-powered water systems, community-led planning, and local capacity building to provide clean water and sanitation. Funding flows through Rotary Global Grants, institutional grants, the Mattson Match Challenge, and individual donations, with no products sold.

Product overview

HANWASH (Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Initiative) is a collaborative national initiative that works alongside Haitian institutions, communities, and Rotary leaders to strengthen sustainable water and sanitation systems across Haiti. Rather than focusing only on individual infrastructure projects, HANWASH serves as a collaborative platform coordinating partners, aligning investments, supporting planning, and strengthening governance. The main programs include the Programs of Scale 'Collaboration for Sustainable Water and Sanitation Systems in Haiti' targeting 70,000 people across Cavaillon, Ferrier, and Pignon; the Adopt-A-Well/Water-Point sponsorship program; the Pilot Communes Program; Solar Pump Kiosk Systems; and the FRAPE delivery methodology (Functional, Responsibly managed, Sanitation-focused, Potable, Enspected). The organization employs a systems-based approach emphasizing community engagement, capacity building, and behavior change to ensure long-term sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in waterborne disease in target areas by 2030
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Rotary District 7020coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost District and founding partner of HANWASH. District 7020 comprises 10 countries in the northern Caribbean including Haiti. Brings local advocacy and amplifies voices and needs of citizens.
• DINEPA (Direction Nationale de l'Eau Potable et de l'Assainissement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Haitian Directorate of Potable Water and Sanitation. Sets government guidelines and encourages local ownership of WASH. Essential regulatory partner for all HANWASH activities.
• Haiti OutreachcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrings technical expertise and thoughtful approach to community engagement. Co-founder of the community-led model for safe water access since 1997, reaching 300,000+ people across 550 communities.
• Hope for HaiticoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner in Cavaillon and other locations. Key partner for ground-level implementation of water and sanitation projects.
• Water MissioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKey partner in Pignon water system rehabilitation. Provides technical expertise in water treatment and distribution systems.
• Operators Without BorderscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides technical expertise and training for water system operations and maintenance. Partner in Pignon and Ferrier implementations.
• UNOPScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnited Nations Office for Project Services. Partners on infrastructure buildout, particularly in Ferrier where UNOPS takes over construction following Rotary grant-funded wells.
• MAGEPA S.A.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal Haitian engineering firm providing technical implementation. Partner in Cavaillon, Ferrier, and Leogane projects with on-the-ground expertise.
• WASH RAGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Action Group for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. Provides advisory support and connects HANWASH with global WASH expertise and resources.
• Northwater ConsultingsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWater sector consulting firm providing technical guidance and expertise for sustainable water system design and management.
• Pure Water for the WorldsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner providing water filtration and sanitation solutions in target communities.
• Three Strand Cord (3SC)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImplementing partner supporting WASH infrastructure and community development activities.
• Food for the PoorsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternational humanitarian organization providing support for community development and WASH initiatives.
• M-WatersupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing water management and monitoring systems, with HANWASH data available on their portal.
• World BanksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development partner working on water and sanitation sector investments and coordination in Haiti.
• UNICEFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency supporting water and sanitation sector development and alignment with national goals.
• Champion Rotary Districts (5060, 6960, 6940, 5130, 6290)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Districts supporting specific commune projects: 5060 (Washington/BC) for Ferrier, 6960 (SW Florida) for Cavaillon, 6940 (N. Florida) for Pignon, 5130 (California) for Leogane, 6290 (Michigan/Ontario) for Terre-Neuve.
• Local Haitian Rotary ClubscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor22 Rotary Clubs in Haiti serving as HANWASH ambassadors, local advocates, and intermediaries between citizens and local authorities. Includes clubs in Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haitien, Les Cayes, Leogane, Pignon, and others.
• OREPAs (Regional Offices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional OREPA government offices provide local oversight and coordination of WASH activities. OREPA Sud office supported with funding for professional operator in Cavaillon.
• Sous LavisupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal operator managing the Pignon water system, providing household-level water service and ensuring 24/7 access to chlorinated water.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Operators Without Borders: A nonprofit that mobilizes water and sanitation utility professionals to support safe water operations worldwide. It is a HANWASH technical partner in Pignon and Ferrier and shares the focus on professionalized, sustainable water system operations.
• Water Mission: A global Christian engineering nonprofit that designs, builds, and implements safe water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions. Water Mission is a core implementing partner for HANWASH in Pignon and shares the same systems-based, sustainability-focused WASH mission.
• Pure Water for the World: A nonprofit delivering water filtration and sanitation solutions in Haiti and Central America. It is a HANWASH implementing partner and shares the small-NGO, community-engagement model targeting rural populations.
• Hope for Haiti: A Haiti-focused nonprofit addressing poverty through education, healthcare, and WASH. Hope for Haiti is a core HANWASH implementing partner in Cavaillon and shares the same Haiti-only geographic and community-driven focus.
• Haiti Outreach: Co-founder of HANWASH's community-led WASH model since 1997, reaching 300,000+ people across 550 communities in Haiti. Operates the same sustainable, community-managed water service approach as HANWASH and is a core strategic partner.

Broad incumbents

• WaterAid: One of the largest international WASH nonprofits, active in dozens of countries with institutional funding and government partnerships. Comparable to HANWASH on mission and methodology but vastly broader in scale and geographic reach.
• Charity: Water: A high-profile, large-scale nonprofit funding safe drinking water projects in developing countries. Charity: Water is a much larger brand incumbent in the same donor-funded WASH category that HANWASH competes for donor mindshare with.

Others

• Engineers Without Borders USA: A nonprofit mobilizing engineering volunteers for community-driven infrastructure including WASH projects in developing countries. Comparable to HANWASH in systems-based, sustainable infrastructure delivery and reliance on volunteer technical expertise.
• Food for the Poor: A large international humanitarian organization supporting community development in Haiti and the Caribbean, including WASH initiatives. It is a HANWASH implementing partner and represents a comparable but broader humanitarian/relief model.

Emerging players

• Splash: A nonprofit focused on clean water, sanitation, and hygiene programs for children in schools and orphanages across Asia and Africa. Overlaps with HANWASH on FRAPE-style sustainable service delivery but targets urban institutional settings rather than rural communes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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