J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011

inspiring hope : empowering change

University of the Nations, Kona, Hawaii

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011 our story : J U S T I C E W A T E R was founded in September 2011, in response to the global water crisis, and on the belief that every person can be an integral part in bringing sustainable change in this particular area.

the vision : J U S T I C E W A T E R envisions a world where everyone has access to safe drinking water; a world where no child has to die due to preventable, water-related diseases; a world where women and children dont have to spend valuable hours collecting water, but have opportunities to a quality life. The United Nations General Assembly has declared that access to clean water and sanitation is a human right.

the mission: J U S T I C E W A T E R aims to empower underdeveloped communities with multipliable and sustainable water technologies, utilizing resources that are available, affordable and acceptable in their culture and region.

our approach: J U S T I C E W A T E R trains short term mission teams that travel to underdeveloped countries to provide practical assistance and share the Gospel of Jesus. Teams spend three months teaching appropriate water technologies to local communities, and doing projects that meet the immediate physical needs of the people. As teams work hand-in-hand with nationals, empowering them with knowledge and skills, there is a multiplication effect of securing safe water in these countries, long after the teams leave.

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011 training : the ripple effect

In 2011, J U S T I C E W A T E R provided hands-on training, through their course called the Ripple Effect, in Kona, Hawaii and Port au Prince, Haiti. 150 young adults from all around the world were equipped on how to practically assist underdeveloped countries that lack safe drinking water. Currently there are J U S T I C E W A T E R teams in South Sudan, Rwanda, Togo, South Africa, Nepal, Cambodia and Haiti. Each providing life-changing simple technologies to communities, families and children that lack clean water, basic hygiene and sanitation facilities. These teams utilize the skills they have learned to bring hope and clean water to some of the neediest countries.

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011 projects : 2011 was an exciting year! J U S T I C E W A T E R was able to provide over 6,000 people with clean water. People that have suffered from water-related illnesses, and that have had to walk long distances for often contaminated water, now have safe drinking water close by their homes.

Location: Haiti!!

Projects Completed: 13 Rain Catchment Tanks !

Number of Beneciaries: 1,950

J U S T I C E W A T E R went down to Haiti to teach 90+ Haitians on ways to bring clean water to their own communities and their families. Still affected by the devastating earthquake in 2010, The great thing about J U S T I C E W A T E R is that we empower the local people with the ability to help themselves and their own people. It's not a hand out, but a hand up. The Haitians we trained, started believing in themselves and started recognizing that they now have something to contribute to their communities. Teaching these simple skills produced more than clean water. People start gaining hope and dignity. They begin to develop critical thinking skills, and learn to take ownership of their own future. gifts and talents as the Lord designed them.

Location: Cambodia ! !

Projects Completed: 4 Bio Sand Filters !

Number of Beneciaries: 50

Only a 20 minute drive from Battambang, Cambodia, is a village known for where soldiers would bring decapitated heads during the Khmer Rouge. This village's name is translated "Ghost Head Village". This is where JUSTICEWATER went every day, during a short term mission trip, to help teach at a little school. After a couple of days of teaching, we realized that there was no where to get drinking water. After asking around, we learned that water was collected out of a pond and placed in a giant clay pot, where most of the particles would sink to the bottom. One day we watched, as one of the students walked outside to get a drink and removed the sheet metal that was laid over the top of the jar, to nd a frog swimming in their drinking water. JUSTICEWATER decided to pull together different family members and tell them why they should not let their kids drink this water. After speaking to the families, one father shared how that he was aware of the risks but he didnt know of any other options. JUSTICEWATER was able to teach these villagers how to build Bio-Sand Filters with the goal that, after the team left, this concept would multiple throughout the community. All of the materials were purchased from a local store and 4 lters were made for the price of 100 USD. These 4 Bio-Sand Filters went to different plots of farming land that were home to multi generational families. Each land was home to 10 to 15 family members that now have access to clean drinking water. Through these 4 projects JUSTICEWATER was able to bring hope and empower the community while sharing about God's Love. 4

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011 projects : Location: Togo!! ! Projects Completed: 2 Rain Catchment Tanks ! Number of Beneciaries: 300

JUSTICEWATER team was working with a YWAM base in Noepe, Togo, when the base water pump started having problems. One day, the base schools bell rang and the kids ed the classroom eagerly, ready to play. There were three little ones came outside and simply lay down on the ground, instead of running around like the other children. Obviously something was wrong. We quickly picked them up and took them to the team nurse to have them checked out. The diagnosis - two cases of malaria and one of typhoid. One of the JUSTICEWATER team members quickly realized that those three children gathered water from the base regularly and whilst the pump was being repaired, they would have been forced to drink the dirty river water from elsewhere instead. We felt that was an injustice. No one, especially children, should ever have to choose between not having any water or contracting potentially deadly diseases. That week the JUSTICEWATER commenced work on completing a rain catchment tank for the school. We worked hard alongside several locals, all who were eager to learn how to build a rain catchment tank. The danger of unsanitary drinking water is an all too familiar reality for the kids in this village. However, now, these children are safe and have hope for a brighter future!

Location: Rwanda ! ! ! !

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Projects Completed: 3 Rain Catchment Tanks ! Project Funded: 1 Well Drilling! ! !

Number of Beneciaries: 2,000 Number of Beneciaries: 1,000

The people of Rwanda have suffered from decades of civil war, famine and drought. It is unbearable to even think about the number of people that have died over the years. In response, JUSTICEWATER has partnered with Water For Life - Africa to drill a well in Kageyo refugee resettlement community, to provide 1000+ people with access to safe drinking water. To date, approximately 6000 people have been living in the Kageyo refugee camp with one well. It is not uncommon for the people to walk 10km (round trip) a day to retrieve water. The new well, which will be completed in 2012, will be a huge relief to the Rwandan people. Access to safe water not only alleviates the burden of walking long distances to carry water, it also provides opportunity for children to attend school, and for women to work or take care of their children. While raising funds for the Kageyo refugee camp, JUSTICEWATER was given additional monies to be able to build three 35,000 liter underground rain catchment tanks at a local school in Kigali, also constructed by Water for Life. Now hundreds of little children have clean drinking water in their own classrooms! No more getting sick and missing school! 5

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011 projects : Location: Uganda ! ! Project Completed: 1! Rain Catchment Tank! ! Number of Beneciaries: 150

There is a Youth With a Mission campus In the small city of Arua in Northern Uganda. A small JUSTICEWATER team was able to build their rst underground rain catchment tank. The primary purpose of the tank was to supply the campus staff members and families with safe drinking water, during the dry season when was is scarce. However, the impact was far greater! Local people that helped with the construction of the tank, learned quickly and applied their skills. They dug through the hard ground, working hard in the harsh sun and heat. Despite language barriers, the JUSTICEWATER team and several nationals labored side by side to nish 9,000 liter rain catchment tank. Close to a dozen nationals came together to place the extra thick lid onto the tank. It was really exciting to see everyone working in unity, putting their heads together to nd the best way to maneuver such a heavy lid. The completed rain catchment tank looks perfect, with a simple PVC hand pump to draw out the water. During this process, JUSTICEWATER learned that the Ugandans would sometimes by plastic rain catchment tanks, if they could afford it. Typically a plastic tank would cost three to four times more than the cost of building one with concrete. Considering the cost effectiveness, some of the local handymen that helped with the project realize that they would be able to start a business building their neighbors rain catchment tanks! JUSTICEWATER was extremely please to empower these Ugandan men to develop a new business opportunity, which will be a great means of livelihood, as well as provide safe water to many more people in Arua! Location: Brazil! ! Project Completed: 1 Rain Catchment Tank ! ! Number of Beneciaries: 150

There are several river communities near the city of Porto Velho, located along the Madeira River in the Brazilian Amazon. Most of them do not have any access to a viable source of running water. These communities merely boil river water for all their necessities, leaving themvulnerableto many preventable diseases. JUSTICEWATER priced out supplies and evaluated sites to build a cement rain catchment tank. However, we soon discovered, that due to common ooding, the water tank would need to be raised a minimum of 4 feet off the ground to remain functional. It turned out that it was impossible to use a ferro-cement tank in this location. With the need for clean drinking water still prevalent, we came up with plan B: to build a platform and purchase a plastic water tank. With the help of the local people, JUSTICEWATER was able to build the platform and position the water tank within two days! Although the original plan was not feasible, everyone was incredibly happy with the fact that this community now has access to clean drinking water! 6

fiscal accountability : 201

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011 fund raising : J U S T I C E W A T E R works with like-minded organizations to address the global water crisis. In places where rain catchment isnt a viable solution, J U S T I C E W A T E R partners with other NGOs that focus on well drilling. As the cost for drilling wells is much higher than building rain catchment tanks, we advocate for additional funds to accomplish the task. In 2011, J U S T I C E W A T E R raised $25,150 for projects in Rwanda and Haiti. As our commitment to our donors and the people in need of safe water, we ensure that 100% of every donation is entirely designated to water projects. How do we give 100% of all donations? All our staff are volunteers who raise their own nancial support. All other operating and ofce costs are covered by private donors. financial report:

Income
JUSTICEWATER: Annual Contributions Operating Costs: Annual Contributions Total Income Expenses Project Expenses Training Expenses Fundraising and Marketing Expenses Administrative Expenses Total Expenses End of Year Total Available funds: contact: Address: 75-5851 Kuakini Highway, Kona, HI, 96740, USA Email: justicewater@uofnkona.edu

Actual
$25,150 $1,600 $26,750

$24,500 $800 $170 $30 $25,500 $1,250

J U S T I C E W A T E R Annual Report 2011

inspiring hope : empowering change