Program Overview

Haiti Water Infrastructure and Education Program (WIEP)

The Water Infrastructure and Education Program (WIEP) is a two-year program aimed at providing access to potable water and education for water safety and water treatment to Haitians.

Program Objectives

• Provide water infrastructure that can withstand natural disasters
• Provide checks on the transitional government's capacity to provide basic resources and education for the maintenance of sanitation services
• Reduce the effects of humanitarian crises
• Promote education in environmental issues
• Encourage transitional governance
• Promote economic development

Program Implementation

The program will work in conjunction with the UNDP via NGOs for the provision, installation, and maintenance of sustainable water, wastewater, and irrigation infrastructure. This work will be achieved through the Government of Canada's partnership with the UNDP, Haiti's transitional government, and NGOs for reporting mechanisms and the provision of resources and education access.

Program Details

• Duration: Minimum of two years
• Partners: UNDP, Government of Canada, Haiti's transitional government, and NGOs
• Focus areas: Water infrastructure, education, water safety, and water treatment