Project Briefs –
Refugee Camps – Darfur

Refugees living in camps all over the world suffer from lack of basic necessities.  According to the World Health Organization a child under 5 years old dies every minute due to lack of access to clean drinking water. WorldWater & Solar Technologies, Inc. (WW) is committed to bringing water and electricity to people throughout the world using reliable, sustainable technology.

Two NGOs working in the camps sought to bring potable water to the enormous number of people living in Darfur’s refugee camps.  Thirst No More and Humanitarian International Service Group decided to pursue our Mobile MaxPure® (MMP) as a solution.

MMP presents the most economical solution to bringing clean water to people.  MMP can provide potable water from polluted freshwater sources for less than one penny per gallon in the first year, with costs decreasing even further in the following year after capital expenditures have been accounted for. The reliable and sustainable use of solar power, the built-in purification system, the ready availability of consumable parts, the ease of use and rugged design of the unit were just a few additional strong factors MMP offered, leading to its selection by the NGOs.

WW staff worked closely with the NGOs to order and install accessories for the MMP most fitting for the needs of the camp refugees and workers, to provide guidance on site selection and testing of potential wells at various sites, to coordinate shipping of the units and to provide installation/maintenance training to people at the sites. 

Note from HISG’s Special Projects Director:

"The one unit we placed in Nyala Town is having a BIG impact in stemming the spread of cholera.. which so impressed the Governor he asked to meet with us (which has never before happened with any NGO)"

JoJo Copenhaver

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