Maintaining operations during unstable times

We have delayed the visit to Haiti three times since October 2019, and it now looks as if the end of April or May is our best slot, when Mandy and David, agricultural advisor, hope to spend 10 days on Ile a Vache. Many areas of Haiti have become very dangerous in the last year but the island is safe and has benefited from its separation from the mainland for once, and we were one of the few schools in Haiti to hold a full school year so far. Many others were closed for 3 months or more until late January. This leaves some doubt as to when the state examinations will be held this year, for 9th, 11th and 12th grades, and for universities - probably the end of July to allow students to complete the curriculum.

All of our programs, from education to nutrition, infant care, sanitary towels for girls, medical emergency support, microcredit, and scholarships are in full swing and we’re grateful for your support in every way.

The political void and unrest, the failing economy, inflation, crime, and now the threat of coronavirus in a country with little to no health resources, all mean that hunger and malnutrition are very much on the rise. We are happy to report that we continue the full school lunch program at La Hatte school and the health of the children and families is still good. Our other school, IMECT, urgently needs a sponsor for the lunch program still. That would cost $15 000 a year. We are hopeful, especially in these uncertain times, that we will be able to continue our operations, with your generous support, as we have done thus far through the crises in Haiti of the last few years.