The new water systems were funded by the Grundfos Kansas City Walk for Water, which raised $50,000 last June in support of Water Missions International, an international non-profit committed to fighting the global water crisis. A gold sponsor, Morgan Hunter contributed $10,000 to the cause.

In celebration of the recent installations, Grundfos and Morgan Hunter held an employee event to highlight how the Walk for Water transformed the quality of life for villagers in Dauphine and Rossignol, where the $50,000 funded not only the water pump systems but also the training needed to sustain them and the hygiene lessons needed to prevent contamination.

Access to clean water is a luxury in cholera-ridden Haiti. Elsewhere in the country, the main source of water is typically a heavily contaminated, garbage-filled river also used for bathing and washing clothes. In a country where houses are made of plastic tarps and metal scraps and where electricity and paved roads are scarce, clean water is the first step toward healthier living standards.

“Those who participated in the Kansas City Walk for Water should understand the difference they’re making in villagers’ lives,” said Terry Teach, Grundfos’ vice president of Sales. “They need long-term, sustainable solutions in order to lift themselves out of poverty. That’s what we have provided.”

Teach visited Haiti last month to see the installation sites firsthand. He shared his experiences at the recent employee event, where other speakers included Lauren Jernigan of Water Missions International, Brian Price and Jerry Hellebusch of Morgan Hunter, and Bob Parks of Grundfos.

ABOUT GRUNDFOS:
Grundfos is the global leader in advanced pump solutions and a trendsetter in water technology.
High on our corporate agenda is an aim to be active in improving the environment, both in terms of the changing world around us, but also the company’s own footprint. We contribute to global sustainability pioneering technologies that improve quality of life for people and care for the planet.

We have the highest allocation for research and development in the market – an investment that puts us at the forefront of innovation. At Grundfos we specialize in circulator pumps for heating and air conditioning as well as other centrifugal pumps for industrial applications, water supply, sewage and dosing as well as standard and submersible motors and state-of-the-art electronics for monitoring and controlling pumps.

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ABOUT MORGAN HUNTER CORPORATE SEARCH:
Morgan Hunter Corporate Search specializes in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Advertising, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Sales, Marketing & Advertising professionals. We offer a more personalized approach to recruiting and staffing. We take the time to know our clients and our candidates. By thoroughly analyzing and evaluating their core goals and values, we provide only the best possible solutions to the hiring process.  Client companies throughout the Midwest have entrusted Morgan Hunter Corporate Search with securing exceptional talent since 1986. Morgan Hunter has grown to be one of the largest privately held corporate search firms in the region by providing consistent, proven results. From our offices in Overland Park, Kansas, Morgan Hunter provides superior search services on a contingency, contract and retained basis.

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ABOUT WATER MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL:
Water Missions International (WMI) is an engineering non-profit organization founded in 2001 with a mission to provide sustainable access to safe water in developing countries and disaster areas. By designing and implementing sustainable, low-cost safe water and sanitation technologies, WMI has brought relief and hope to more than two million people worldwide.

Water Missions International serves as a responsible steward of all donations. Water Missions International has been awarded Charity Navigator’s coveted 4-star rating for five straight years for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. This “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Water Missions International from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.

For more information, visit www.watermissions.com.