Vision for Haiti
Port-au-prince, HAITI– The Salvation Army Haiti hopes to partner with Visual Compassion to bring glasses and jobs to vulnerable populations in Port-au-Prince and southern Haiti. “The Salvation Army’s greatest asset is its infrastructure,” said Visual Compassion founder and CEO Joey Dollack. He hopes to tap into that infrastructure to deliver prescription eyeglasses to children and [...]
...read moreFirst round of school repairs nearly completed for first day of classes
Nearly 700 students started the school year in newly repaired Salvation Army school buildings. The HRD school renovation and construction team worked hard during the summer months to start, and finish, repairs on four of six priority schools scheduled for improvements in 2011. Not only were project manager David White and assistant project manager Raymond [...]
...read moreEmpowered for change
Haitian national leads the Army’s efforts to build the capacity of earthquake-affected communities PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (July 19) – “One of the most important things for The Salvation Army is to be able to say to the Haitian people that we believe the answers to Haiti’s problems are already here among Haitians who are willing to [...]
...read moreStakeholders Meet to Plan Future of Port-au-prince Clinic
Port-au-prince, HAITI – Stakeholders met last week to discuss the future of The Salvation Army’s primary healthcare clinic. Representatives from donor territories met with HRD, divisional and territorial staff, including Major Lucien Lamartinière, Haiti Divisional Commander, and Dr. Danielle Prosper to determine programming needs moving forward. After a week of site visits and productive discussions, [...]
...read moreCarol’s Journal #8 – Prayers for Japan
On 11-12 March, 1500 young people gathered in Fond des Nègres, Haiti for one of three annual youth rallies The Salvation Army conducts in Haiti. A focal point of the weekend was prayer for the people of Japan. The Haitian people know some of what has happened in Japan. They hear on the radio about [...]
...read moreCarol’s Journal #7 – Standing Room Only
Journal 7 – Standing Room Only 9 January 2011 This morning on our way to The Salvation Army Port au Prince Central corps we drove past several churches. We noticed people standing outside all of them…the churches are full. On this Sunday before the first anniversary of the 12 January 2010 earthquake pastors all over [...]
...read moreCarol’s Journal #6: Continuing Cholera Response
18 December 2010 The Salvation Army continues to respond to the outbreak of cholera in Haiti. As children prepared to go on Christmas break at College Verena soap was provided to take home. Hand washing is one of the important components in preventing the spread of the disease. Captain Felix Ezeh, administrator for the Army’s [...]
...read moreCarol’s Journal #5: Not a Good Week
12 December 2010 The year 2010 has not been a good year for the people of Haiti. The world is aware of the devastating earthquake that took place on January 12 leaving 300,000 dead and half the capital on Port au Prince in ruins. As we approach the end of the 2010 the situation remains [...]
...read moreCarol’s Journal #4: Cholera Response
7 December 2010 The death toll from cholera in Haiti is now approaching 2000 with no let-up in sight. Clinics and hospitals throughout Haiti are reporting people with the disease coming for treatment. The Salvation Army Bethel Clinic in Fond-des-Negres has set up a special quarantine area for infected patients with additional support staff hired. [...]
...read moreCarol’s Journal #3: Reflections on Thanksgiving
21 November 2010 On Sunday, 21 November we gathered to worship with over 600 people of the Port-au-Prince Central Corps (PAP Central)in the school yard under tarps. The building was severely damaged by the January 12 earthquake. In a country facing pre-election violence and a cholera epidemic…churches are full. Every Salvation Army church in Haiti [...]
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