International Action

International Action is a grassroots, community based non-profit whose mission is to prevent the spread of waterborne illnesses through access to clean, safe drinking water.

Founded by Lindsay Mattison and Youngmin Chang in 2005, International Action’s objective is to build the foundation for sustainable health in Haiti through access to safe drinking water. We seek to eliminate the widespread and devastating transmission of water-borne illnesses, such as cholera, hepatitis, chronic diarrhea, and typhoid, by installing affordable and effective chlorine water treatment devices in community water tanks, schools, and health clinics throughout Haiti. Working with local community leadership, we provide the tools and training to maintain the water systems and empower the people to control and sustain their access to clean water.

In conjunction with our clean water projects, International Action also works to counteract the devastating effects of waterborne illnesses by donating de-worming medication and vitamin A to local schools and clinics within the regions we serve.