What We do
As H2OpenDoors Water Warriors our aim is to install water purification systems that provide safe water with those in the world who need it most. We have three core missions on each water project: water, education and peace.
The first part of our mission is to provide a water purification system that can produce up to 40,000 liters of water each day. Based on the system, which has been individually designed and constructed by Innovative Water Technologies, we can design systems based on the community’s needs.
Educating the recipients of the functions of the system is critical to the long-term success. To date the door to the SunSpring has a detailed description of operating procedures both in English and in Spanish.
- RACHEL learning devices for school children
RACHEL (Remote Area Community Hotspot for Education and Learning) brings educational access where one does note exist. The server, the size of a small pizza box, contains all of Wikipedia and the entire Khan Academy curriculum for grades 3-12, the Great Books and thousands of video tutorials in a variety of languages.
The server establishes its own internet hotspot by pushing content to 100 devices and computers. It is a perfect tool for libraries and computer labs. Students download their homework assignments on their smart phones and perform collaborative research on computers and laptops in class. - Eyeglasses provided for better vision
On a recent Water Warrior trip to Ecuador, through the pre-planned coordination of local Rotarians, a group went to Humbaya to pass out nearly 1,500 pairs of reading glasses. "It is an enjoyable and regarding experience," said a Water Warrior. Utilizing an eye chart, and various intensities of eyewear, everyone is independently fitted for eyewear suitable to their needs.
"On the Humbaya visit we had six stations in a very full auditorium," said another. "In the course of 2.5 hours the auditorium gradually emptied with each resident receiving their own pair of glasses. It was quite a challenge, but in the end, it was quite an accomplishment." - Hygiene kits and hands on training for women and girls
Another group was tasked with indoctrinating high-school-age girls on proper sanitation. At the end of the session each girl received their own personal, reusable sanitary hygiene kit along with in-person instruction on the proper use and care of their kits. The kits for the Humbaya visit were made in country by a group of local women sewing these products.
