We are a group of 10 individuals who will be travelling to Haiti from October 19-31, 2009 to work with an organization called Haiti ARISE. As you can see, the physical and spiritual needs of the Haitian people are great. The purpose for our time in Haiti is threefold:
1) Assess the needs of the Haitian people and Haiti ARISE to guide ongoing outreach
2) Develop relationships and show compassion
3) Share knowledge and information to empower the Haitian people
Specifically, we will be leading Pregnancy Clinics and Child Health Clinics for the community of Grand-Goâve. We will work to assess the health needs of the Haitian people, provide basic health care, and present educational topics aimed at health promotion and disease prevention. Knowledge of simple handwashing, teeth brushing, clean water, and nutrition can have huge impacts on the health of the Haitian people!
Additionally, several of our team members will be involved in assisting with work projects and teaching at the Haiti ARISE Trade School. Plumbing, tiling, electrical work, painting, and ESL are a few items on the agenda as we assist in the development of a facility where the Haitian people can be educated and equipped!
We are excited to visit with the local Haitian people in the homes, interact with them in marketplace, bless them with a rice distribution, and join the local church in worship!
Thank you for the support you have already showed us! Already the donations and supplies are pouring in. We would appreciate your ongoing prayers:
- Pray for the protection, health, safety, and unity of the team
- Pray for spiritual preparation and growth through the Holy Spirit
- Pray that our outreach may provide a means to share the Gospel
We invite you to follow us on this journey, as we go in His Name!
