by admin | June 9th, 2010
One More Trip To Haiti Completed.
CLICK HERE To see my Photo Journal from my trip to Haiti in May 2010.
This visit was somewhat different than my other visits. I was with the group, Hope to Haiti, Directed by Scott Bonnell. This was my 1st trip after the horrific earthquake in January. Seeing all the destruction in Port-Au-Prince was surreal. However, with outside help and financial support, hopefully Haiti can once again become the “Pearl of the Caribbean” as it once used to be.
Photo taken June 2009 – My 3rd Visit to Haiti, pre earthquake
Photo taken May 2010 – My 4th Visit to Haiti, after earthquake
BRIEF FACTS ABOUT HAITI:
- Haiti is the oldest black republic in the world.
- Population: approximately 8.3 million, almost entirely of African origin
- Employment rate: 30%
- Illiteracy rate: 48%
- Religion: Catholic 85%, Voodoo 90%
- Languages: French (official), Creole or Kreyol (most widely spoken)
- Current government: Elected president
- Haiti is the poorest and most densely populated country in the Western Hemisphere.
- Average life expectancy is only 52 years
On December 6, 1492 Christopher Columbus first laid eyes on the pristine shores of the island of Hispanola. Lush with fruits and towering mahogany trees, Haiti became known as “La Perle des Antilles” or “the Pearl of the Caribbean”. What was once France’s richest colony today has become one of the world’s poorest nations, hindered by dictatorships, depleted natural resources, major natural disasters and overwhelming spiritual darkness.
To see my Photo Journal from my trip to Haiti in May 2010,
Yes, there is Hope for Haiti
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Doug,
What an amazing trip! Thank you for the pictures in the heart of Haiti. Crazy how a few months can go by and we quickly forget about the destruction and devastation that occurred.
I loved the picture of the girl in red holding her toy, toothbrush, and lollipop. All of the kids are so beautiful and look happy, despite their circumstances.
I’d love to hear more about if there are adoption opportunities of orphans from the earthquake.
Thank you for blessing so many people in so many ways! I’d love to go on your next trip, Lord willing!
God bless,
Joe
Barton Publishing
Hi Doug,
Wow! It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day things we all have to keep up with that it’s easy to forget how little so many people have. I am so glad I took the time to just stop and take in your incredible trip via your photo journal.
Powerful and moving. I will Twitter the URL to my list and FB as well in the hopes that many more will stop and care.
FYI as a donor to Frank McKinney’s organization it was personally gratifying to see the wonderful homes they built.
Warmly
Valerie Young
http://www.ChangingCourse.com