A more recent photo of the shed that is being constructed to house the chemical producing device for the treatment of the water.

Volunteers helping to carry materials to the necessary points of construction. The narrow and rocky path to the water source makes transporting materials by truck or car nearly impossible.

Project committee member Bertoni, is responsible for making the mortar used to build the shed that will house the chlorination device. Due to a lack of basic tools for construction, mortar, amongst many other materials, has to be prepared by hand.

Jean Denis, Gran Sous resident, smashing rocks to make gravel for most of the construction that is or will soon be taking place.

Community residents, Jude and his friend, in Ansagale, loading their truck with cement and rebar before they head back to Gran Sous.

A group photo of The Gran Sous Water Rehabilitation Project Committee members, other town residents, and two visiting members of the international development organization, CONCERN.

Committe members Paulfis (left), Mac (center), and Bertoni (far right) mark where a public latrine will be constructed. Two experienced Gran Sous residents will be chosen and compensated for digging the trench.

Committee members Mac (left) and Paulfis (right) clear the area where a public latrine will be constructed.

Female representatives of the community after a meeting was organized to promote a greater participation of women. Members of the Water Project Committee have been trying to secure more female participation in their meetings because of women's direct involvement with the water source. The community members seen here are, from left to right, Fonnit, Mdm. Tifren, Gailan, Jonez, Ozna, Vijene, Madelia, Mdm. Mozgen, Minouche, Linda, and Derline.

A boy collecting water from an almost non-functioning faucet that was installed in the 70s. Water barely reaches it now because of rusty and cracked piping.

The communal faucet system that no longer works.

An image of where the water currently comes out of the ground. The community has just recently constructed a temporary cement shelter around the water with the hope of protecting the source from dirty rainwater.

Members of the community meet at the water source to record data which will be used by engineers in designing a sustainable water system. Members captured in this photo include Rodin, Dina, Mitchell, Dikens, and Terry.

Luter carrying out one of the chemical tests we recently performed on the water. The test showed positive signs (unsafe results) of Nitrates, Coli form bacteria, and high alkalinity.

The path the water makes after exiting the ground. Despite the many daily activities that are carried out in and around the water, often involving harsh soaps, there is more diverse vegetation around the source than any other area in Gran Sous.

An area of the water source that is used by many for washing clothing, bathing, and swimming. Gran Sous resident, Berson, in seen in this photo.

A photo of Gran Sous.

A meeting promoted by the Gran Sous Water Project Committee. The group is made up of diverse, and enthusiastic members of the community responsible for scheduling meetings, mobilizing the community and ensuring all of the objectives of the project are understood, agreed upon, and productively carried out by the community. Seen here (from left to right) are community members Mdm. Minfort, Bertoni, Jilbert, Ezechias, and Loucha.

My host mother and friend, Madame Minfort, with me, her two daughters, and granddaughter.

Esterno, a great friend who has taught me a lot, sits with his wife in their garden. Though they have the ability to legally go to France and live with their son, they prefer to stay in Gran Sous. There, where life is a lot harder, and retirement is not an option, Esterno continues to work in the field at the age of 75.

Madame Esner (one of Madame Minfort's daughters) and her daughter.

A woman walking on the road towards the port city of Anse a Galets. From there, residents can take a boat to the mainland of Haiti. By car, the trip takes about one and a half hours, and by foot, a whole lot more.

Abner, a member of the community development organization AAPLAG, and a principal at a local school.

Madame Minfort's son, Ezechias, and her grandaughter, Leyina.

Madame Minfort, her granddaughter, and I.

Isdad, a young friend of the family, who, each day, brings from the water source any and all water to be used by the family.

Jeannie and Isdad on their second trip from the water source.

The natural spring is the primary water source for Gran Sous and many of the surrounding communities. Residents use the water to drink, bath, cook, and clean. It is also a source of water for the animals in the area.

A resident of Gran Sous standing next to a recently constructed wall around the natural spring. The community expects the wall to prevent rainwater carrying animal feces and unwanted chemicals from entering the important source.

Drain dumping urine and used water into backyard.

The kitchen, where many hours each day are spent making meals from scratch.

Inside of the kitchen.