When our volunteers arrived at the NICU, the hospital staff were eager to get the solar installed, for the sake of the little ones in their care. “When the power went out, nurses had to run with these tiny babies... Read More
Our volunteers in Puerto Rico are providing a critical link between the island’s rural communities and the government command center in San Juan. In many cases, they are the first point of contact between the community and FEMA, relaying information... Read More
When Sextant was asked to help Project HOPE and the Department of Health assess Puerto Rico’s water systems, we deployed volunteers that same week. Together, we are helping rebuild the country’s water infrastructure, one system at a time. Of the... Read More
Earlier this year, Sextant helped construct a new Cholera Treatment Center, completely powered by solar, in Miragoane, Haiti. This project was made possible in part thanks to a generous in-kind donation from Osborne Company Inc. (solar powered pump pictured above).... Read More
Despite several obstacles, solar panels will power healthcare for thousands, while preserving environmental health. This past May, Sextant partnered with Hospital for Hope India, an organization who provides much needed healthcare to 1,200 patients each month in a neglected part... Read More
On January 12, 2017, the New England Journal of Medicine, noting the scale of the cholera problem in Haiti – “already a disaster before the hurricane hit” – described a short, medium, and long-term program for “ambitious action on cholera... Read More
Four Mazzetti volunteers partnered with the Sextant Foundation and Pan American Health Service, Inc (PAHS) to provide a sustainable energy solution to a low-resourced children’s healthcare facility in Honduras. The group traveled to Honduras on Sunday, where they will install #solar PV systems this week. Volunteers were... Read More
I was fortunate to spend Saturday with a new friend, and a real hero, Dr. Deogratias Niyizonkiza (Deo), and even more fortunate when he agreed to share his story (in-person) with our Mazzetti Team, just yesterday. Deo is the founder... Read More