Partnership’s description

In response to the cholera epidemic that has ravaged Haiti since the end of October, Solidarités  International and ALIMA decided to work together to minimize the spread of the epidemic and treat afflicted patients more efficiently.  Solidarités International is predominantly a water specialist.  To reduce the impact of a cholera epidemic, it is essential both to treat patients as early as possible also to investigate the reasons for the contamination and to improve access to water and sanitation at the beginning of cholera outbreak.  A healthcare participant (ALIMA) and water participant (Solidarités) working closely together can optimise this response.  In addition, Solidarités International’s expertise has enabled the opening of treatment centres, which require a lot of work to manage excreta and large amounts of water, as quickly as possible.

Solidarités International’s presentation

Solidarités International is an international humanitarian aid organisation which has brought relief to the victims of armed conflict and natural disasters for over 30 years, catering for the basic needs – food, drink and shelter.

Particularly committed to the fight against diseases related to unclean water, the first cause of mortality in the world, through our interventions we implement our expertise, not only in the field of access to drinking water and sanitation, but also in the essentials, food, safety and reconstruction.

In respect of the identity of victims, Solidarité International programmes are implemented by 152 international ex-pat volunteer workers and nearly 1,800 employees and local frameworks working in teams (2009 figures).

Association of the French Law of 1901, Solidarités International meets annually at the General Assembly and includes a Board and Head Office.  It is headed by Alain Boinet, Founder and CEO.

To learn more about Solidarités International, visit their website by clicking here.