Learn more about our primary partners. If you would like to become a partner, contact us now.

Grove City College

Grove City College served as the birthplace of DSI. The Entrepreneurship Department and the Business Plan Competition provided the opportunity and resources to develop the concept. The Education Department has helped DSI prepare the educational curriculum. DSI looks forward to further partnerships with GCC and its students.

Emory University

The Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University has provided valuable contacts and expertise. Several graduate students at the Rollins School have worked alongside us in Haiti.

World Concern

World Concern and its partners work closely with communities to determine their immediate and long-term needs, providing food, clean water, tents, medical supplies, health services and other essentials to victims, as we did in the 2004 tsunami in Asia, the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan, and the devastating East Africa drought in 2006. World Concern Haiti is performing the role of in-country partner providing program headquarters, personnel, and support.

Jolivert Safe Water for Families

Deep Springs International assumed management of the Jolivert Safe Water for Families program, which was established by Bill Gallo and Missions of Love, with assistance from the CDC and USAID. The Jolivert project uses the water purification process that is recommended in the Safe Water Systems (SWS) for Developing Countries Manual published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. DSI’s Michael Ritter is the Director of this program.

Partner With Us

In our efforts to impact poverty through education and empowerment, Deep Springs International strives to connect organizations through invaluable partnerships. There are a variety of ways that you can become involved in the work of DSI. Deep Springs International works with many organizations including those in the area of education, microfinance, public health, and entrepreneurship.

Educational Institution

Deep Springs International desires to partner with educational facilities in Haiti and the Dominican Republic that are dedicated to quality education and sustainable development. DSI will provide curriculum and training workshops for teachers which will empower schools to expand their programs and subject areas. DSI will assist in providing the resources and support necessary to carry out these new programs successfully. Schools will benefit from enhanced communication and partnerships with other DSI partners in the area. We are most interested in working with schools which are located in a region with a need for safe water, have students ages 16-22 willing to participate in the DSI program, and have staff members willing to learn and teach the DSI curriculum.

Microfinance Organization

DSI will refer graduates to interested MFIs, enabling MFIs to support entrepreneurs in new markets. Graduates of the DSI program will be equipped with education in entrepreneurship and water treatment technologies. They will have developed a high quality business plan and will be in need of funding. DSI will only recommend students of the highest caliber for loans from the local MFI. Partner MFIs will report to DSI about an entrepreneur’s progress in starting the business and in repaying the loan.

Water & Sanitation Sector Organizations

DSI seeks to prepare students with focused knowledge on available water treatment methods and marketable skills related to hygiene education and water treatment. Since graduates will be well-equipped to become local vendors of household water treatment products, DSI seeks to establish partnerships whereby DSI will refer qualified graduates to in-country organizations which can provide supplies or products for the graduates to distribute. We invite individuals and organizations to assist us in educating students about various water treatment methods. DSI seeks to offer opportunities for individuals and NGOs to promote those water treatment methods with which they work and to offer hands-on experiences for students related to water treatment methods.

Entrepreneurship

DSI seeks to bring entrepreneurship to a higher level in less developed countries. We would like to partner with organizations promoting sustainable business in Haiti and the Dominican Republic as well as other impoverished nations. We are currently seeking partners in curriculum development and revision for youth. In the future we are also looking to provide a business mentorship program to each graduate.