Potters For Peace
Potters for Peace…is a U.S. based nonprofit, a network of potters, educators, technicians, supporters, and volunteers. Founded in Nicaragua in 1986, we work primarily in Central America although our water filter projects are worldwide.
PFP is a unique organization devoted to socially responsible development and grass roots accompaniment among potters.
Mission Statement:
Our goals are to offer support, solidarity and friendship to developing world potters; assist with appropriate technologies sustained using local skills and materials; help preserve cultural traditions; and assist in marketing locally, regionally and internationally
The vast majority of potters in Central America are rural women and the core work 
for Potters for Peace has always been assisting these hard working people to earn a better living.
Every day 5.000 children die due to unsanitary water, (WHO 2005). Since 1998 
Potters for Peace has traveled the world teaching the fabrication of a low-cost ceramic water filter, helping to bring clean, potable water to those who need it most.
Ron Rivera, Coordinator of the Potters for Peace Ceramic Water Filter program, passed away in September 2008. To visit our memorial page and hear about how to help us continue his work click here.