We’ve had many delays as we rebuild in Haiti, but we’ve heard some great news. Our new Haitian staff are getting the hang of home construction and are taking on more responsibilities. This is exactly what we want to happen and truly an answer to prayer. Since the earthquake, Humanitarian Aid organization World Concern has employed thousands of Haitians to clear rubble and repair or replace houses that were damaged or destroyed. More than 600 homes have already been repaired, and crews continue to complete… Read More.
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Staff Profile: Jillian Thorp’s Story of Survival
World Concern attracts people who feel called to help in the world’s most desperate situations. It attracts staff members willing—even longing—to live in poor, troubled places, and serve. Jillian Thorp is one of those people. Jan. 12 had been an emotional and busy day for Jillian. She was finishing one of several meetings at her office at nonprofit Haitian Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, that day when the building began to sway. “It was almost like having a dizzy spell, then things started to fall off… Read More.
We Love You, Haiti! Sincerely, Washington State
It’s like an enormous care package for Haiti from all across Washington. Today, just south of Seattle, a 40’ shipping container is being packed with a variety of supplies to help children in Haiti, just in time for the new school year. We’re loading up dozens of desks, uniforms and school supplies for more than 1,300 kids. All of the items were donated – most by donors in Washington. Eighty-seven desks from a Washington State University dorm in Pullman will be put to use in… Read More.
What looks different in Haiti now
The following is a report from World Concern’s Jacinta Tegman, who is in Haiti this week with a team from the Seattle area: It has been almost four months since I was last in Haiti. When I was here in early March the city of Port au Prince was just ending a critical response phase. Some streets were impassable because of rubble. Very little business had started up. Schools were not in session and the normal hustle and bustle of the city was missing. I think the… Read More.
Why We Won’t Give Up On Haiti
It’s been six months. To me, it doesn’t seem that long since January 12. I know we’ve made progress in the recovery. But to Haitians still in need, the last six months probably have seemed like an eternity. As someone who has visited the country a few times, before and after the quake, I am not surprised Haiti remains a mess. For homeless Haitians, they have no choice but to deal with it. Last time I was there, I sat with a grandmother in an… Read More.
Repairing broken walls—healing broken lives
At first glance, this photo could be looked over quickly as one of the many that come through my inbox or are stored in our overflowing archives of photos from Haiti taken since January 12. But this one came with a story, and it really puts a face and a name on the long term effects of this disaster. Carle is just one man among the millions who have had their lives rocked by trauma. He and his wife have lived in this house for… Read More.
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