We had our initial group luggage packing party! There were decisions to make on what clothes and shoes would take priority (of course the children’s things for the orphanage won out!) and what medical items and hygiene articles we can fit…everyone is excited to be able to distribute care
One of our intentions has been to purchase land to use for implementing our goals of building an orphanage, a clinic and so on. We had negotiated for three parcels back in June. You could kind of picture them as two squares; one in front of the other, and
With the recent outbreak of cholera in Haiti our water purifier became that much more important! So many people from neighboring communities came by for fresh drinking water…and we had it! It is so pleasing to have already been set up and be in a position to help these
Shoes, shoes, shoes! It’s a big need in Haiti. We’ve collected, and are continuing to collect shoes to bring into Haiti. Between the amount of walking and the rough terrain shoes are in constant demand. We sent a shipment of new, and near new, shoes out several weeks ago
We had a post earlier discussing some of our business initiatives and promised some updates so here we go… I spoke with a couple of participants last night, via telephone, and found out that the one providing fishermen with supplies is a little slow because more is needed to
“Hi” all. We’ve made some more contacts and begun relationships that hopefully prove out to be advantageous for all involved! There are a few people who have spoken to us sharing their desire to join with us by supporting our effort…and that’s exciting! It is really nice to build
We’re heading home today. Honestly, I want to stay here. I love the culture, the weather, the relaxed lifestyle…but I miss my friends at home and I miss fresh garden veggies. I really enjoyed the food for the first couple of days, but I tend to eat a lot
The purifier was well received in Cabois! Our friends were so happy to have their family and friends able to drink pure water!! They have been going down the mountain quite a ways to the closest well and carrying back water in their buckets. There is a river nearby
Cabois is nestled in the foothills of some impressive mountains. Along the road, we passed many vegetable gardens. Looking up at the steep mountainsides, I could see planted fields. Being a student of ecology and an amateur vegetable gardener, I took some interest. I saw one field being tilled
It’s becoming clear to me that waste disposal is a major issue in Haiti. The roads are littered with discarded plastic, metal, and organic waste. Besides causing an eyesore, sharp pieces of debris pose serious hazards to motorists and pedestrians. In some heavily populated areas, vast piles of garbage
