

Health: Prevention, Care, and Clean Water for La Gonave
Improving health on La Gonave is essential to restoring dignity and hope for the island’s 100,000 residents. At Starfysh, we focus on preventive measures and essential care, recognizing that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Our health initiatives emphasize community health education, improved sanitation, hygiene, and access to clean water to address the root causes of poor health.
Preventive Healthcare as the Cornerstone
Through our Community Health Education (CHE) model, we’ve reached more than 50% of La Gonave’s villages with vital lessons on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention. These efforts empower communities with knowledge and tools to improve their well-being and prevent illness.
In addition, Starfysh hosts medical and dental teams who conduct clinics in remote areas, addressing immediate health needs while building relationships with medical professionals who may become long-term partners in preventive health initiatives.
By investing in education and prevention, we aim to save lives, improve quality of life, and create lasting change for the people of La Gonave.



Clean Water and Sanitation: Restoring Health and Hope
Contaminated water remains one of the most critical health challenges on La Gonave, causing widespread intestinal diseases, typhoid, and cholera—all preventable illnesses. Chronic diarrhea leads to high absenteeism in schools and reduced productivity on farms and in workplaces. Women and children often walk miles daily to collect water, spending hours each day on a task that could otherwise be spent farming or attending school.
Accessible, clean water also supports family gardens, extending the growing season and boosting food production, which is critical during La Gonave’s dry season.

Household Latrines: Dignity and Health
Family latrines provide significant health benefits and enhance dignity. Our vision is to achieve 100% household latrine coverage across La Gonave, one village at a time. In 2025, we will continue working toward this goal, celebrating with villages as they reach 100% coverage.


Community Health Strategies
To improve water access and sanitation on La Gonave, Starfysh focuses on these key initiatives:
- Purifying Water: Installing filtration systems and educating communities on safe water practices.
- Rainwater Harvesting: Promoting sustainable methods for capturing and storing rainwater.
- Wells: Providing clean water access in underserved villages.
- Household Latrines: Equipping villages for 100% household latrine coverage.


Join Us in Transforming Lives
Starfysh is more than a movement—it’s a mission to restore dignity and hope through access to clean water and improved sanitation. With your support, we can provide these critical services, build a healthier future, and create lasting change for the people of La Gonave.
💧 Donate Today to be part of this transformative journey.
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April 21, 2024
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April 19, 2021
Free Rain
April 7, 2021
Village Well
August 20, 2018
Rainwater Harvesting
August 20, 2018
Water Purifying Filters
August 20, 2016
A Letter from Dori
July 2, 2013
On Water and Justice
June 18, 2013