A recent article written for the National Geographic News focused on the global need for clean water as the critical issue of our times for life, health and growth. It noted that the United National General Assembly has recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is […]
All over the world, we are reading stories of severe droughts. California is in its third year of drought with reservoirs drying up and forest fires burning statewide. In January, Brazil faced its hottest month on record, threatening major crops such as coffee and livestock. Major cities like San Paulo had less than a month’s […]
We hope you enjoy this three minute documentary video, which shows in words and images the desperate need for clean water in Haiti. We are continually blessed to be able to help build solar wells that provide access to fresh, life-saving water for thousands of women, children and families in Haitian communities. To watch the […]
Did you know that according to World Health Organization “water scarcity affects one in three people on every continent of the globe. The situation is getting worse as needs for water rise along with population growth, urbanization and increases in household and industrial uses.” At Barco’s Nightingales Foundation we are committed to bringing new solar […]
We are delighted to see the progress on the holding tanks that will provide tens of thousands of gallons of clean, fresh water to the people of Recife, Haiti. We are eternally grateful to those who work tirelessly to build these wells, and especially thankful for your continued support.
We are delighted to share the first rush of water from our third well in Haiti, this one in the village of Recif. At first we had to abandon our digging at 400 feet but on the second attempt, we hit water at 260 feet. This is such gratifying and important news because the community of […]