https://www.globalh2ope.org/our-mission daily 0.75 2022-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622df2501d0a69411000c72a/75ca74e3-7795-4723-a7eb-89787393502f/image510.jpg Our Mission History In the 1980s, Don and Helen Robertson began their mission work to include well drilling in Haiti. Don was a retired well driller and Haiti was in need of clean water. With the support of his community, numerous volunteers, and relationships that stretched decades, Don brought clean water to the northern plain. Hundreds of wells have been drilled in school yards, churches, and clinics. In addition, many Haitians have come to know Christ through Don and Helen’s actions and their love for the Haitian people. In 2005, Bryan Odegard accompanied Don and a team of volunteers to Haiti. The impact of such a trip is profound on all who take it and it was no different for Bryan. Each subsequent trip, there was always a desire to learn more, help more, and leverage resources more. Bryan made numerous trips, organized work teams, and coordinated the work on the field. Over 20+ years, Don made 50+ trips to Haiti. In 2010, Bryan and Brad Odegard formed globalH2Ope to continue the work started by Don and Helen Robertson and to ensure that hundreds of wells drilled will continue to provide clean water for generations to come. Who We Are globalH2Ope is a faith-based, non-profit organization with a focused mission on providing clean water in third-world countries. It is a Fargo-based organization providing leadership, equipment, education, and training volunteers and foreign nationals to support its mission. In Haiti, globalH2Ope employs and trains local workers and ensures plans for clean water are executed successfully year-round. Core Purpose globalH2Ope exists to significantly improve the lives of those in need through water ministries. Guiding Principles Integrity Faith Individual Initiative Committed to Excellence Discipline Why Water? There are many water-related statistics which makes it clear the importance for clean water and the consequences for not taking action. Every 15 seconds, a child dies from a water-related illness. The list goes on. In Haiti, there have been two significant events have made this more visible to the world. Following the earthquake in 2010, the population of Cap Haitien and the northern plain swelled with people moving from Port Au Prince. The infrastructure, to include sources of clean water, was not adequate to serve the current residence let alone the surge. globalH2Ope was on the ground to keep the existing pumps working while drilling additional wells. Following the cholera outbreak, clean water is the only long-term solution. globalH2Ope continues to send work teams and supports the efforts of local Haitians in drilling of new wells and the maintenance of existing pumps. Without clean water, it is difficult to heal the sick. Without clean water, it is difficult to teach the children. Without clean water, it is difficult to receive the Word of God. Clean water improves the human condition which plays a significant role in improving the overall quality of life. https://www.globalh2ope.org/home daily 1.0 2022-03-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622df2501d0a69411000c72a/4b765539-ba46-4c76-910a-f4464bf31cfe/image510.jpg Home Improving the needs of others through water ministries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622df2501d0a69411000c72a/ca9900e2-2723-4528-a9db-24ba5f41d14c/image331.jpg Home “I don’t have to do everything …. just something is enough”. Start taking action today. https://www.globalh2ope.org/contact-3 daily 0.75 2022-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622df2501d0a69411000c72a/27459c1d-d4bd-43a4-a11d-713318c34b13/image508.jpg Contact Us - Contact us. info@globalH2Ope.org (701) 850-3765 4030 58th Ave S, Unit F Fargo, ND 58104 https://www.globalh2ope.org/get-involved daily 0.75 2022-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622df2501d0a69411000c72a/6efae43a-5340-4090-885c-d596d75d5d7d/image332.jpg Get Involved globalH2Ope is focused on improving the needs of others through water ministries. We deliver on this commitment through the following: Well Drilling Many Haitians have requested a new well in hopes of addressing problems with an existing water supply, reduce travel to clean water, or to better serve a community that has increased in population. Each new site is evaluated to confirm the need and community support. In addition, all wells are for public use and are located in public spaces such as schools, churches, or clinics. Pump Repair Water pumps in Haiti are used extensively and require regular maintenance and repair. Each pump has a unique identifier which helps globalH2Ope know where the pump is located, the kind of pump, how deep the well is, what previous repairs have been made, and other critical information. In addition, each pump has someone in the community that watches for problems and communicates any issues. Water Testing All new wells drilled and hundreds of existing wells have been surveyed and tested for bacteria. Additional information is captured to help us determine where problems are and potential problems on the horizon. This information also serves as a guide for our pump repair crew and well drilling teams. Health / Hygiene Knowing some basics about a pump, how it works, and the surrounding area is critical to helping Haitians in maintaining their pumps. We work with local community leaders to ensure they have this information and understanding the importance they play in keeping clean water flowing. globalH2Ope is committed to a sustainable model of operations. Haitians are trained and involved in all aspects or the operation. It is their country, their communities, their neighbors, and their family. globalH2Ope continues to be very encouraged by the level of involvement and dedication for our Haitian workers. What You Can Do Join a team. We have short-term mission teams that go to Haiti and get involved in all aspects of our operations. Few come with pump repair experience and even fewer with well drilling experience. However, this has not stopped anyone from learning or using their gifts to help in other ways. You will be blessed and come home a changed person. Give. Donate toward the repair of a pump or join others to sponsor the drilling of a new well. In addition, globalH2Ope has other needs for equipment and supplies. Clean water takes resources and your support, no matter what the size, makes a difference. Support. There are numerous opportunities to participate with globalH2Ope without using your passport. If you have desire to share your gifts, please contact us. Pray. In the midst of such dire circumstances, the resilience and faith of the Haitians is inspiring. In addition, the missionaries that serve the Haitians in such conditions are no less inspiring. Your prayers provide the eternal hope that is so needed. Communicate. If you are interested in hearing more from the missionaries or work teams in Haiti, please contact us and we will make the connection.