HEARTS FOR HAITI INC.
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WHO WE ARE
At Hearts For Haiti our desire is to spread the love of the Savior through the teaching of Scripture and the imitation of the life of Jesus. We believe that teaching others how to be self-sustaining is of great importance and we aim to do so while aiding those in need. As the proverb goes, "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime." Above all, we wish to help others build a foundation of faith in the Savior "as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul," which will provide untainted hope. We acknowledge the importance of each member of the church and society as a whole and the strengths each individual possesses. With that being said, we understand that some are "goers" and some are "senders" and we are immensely grateful for both. One person can make an impact, but many can change the world. Whether in going, donating, or praying, thank you for your participation in Hearts For Haiti.
WAYS WE HELP
Uplifting and supporting the community by:
FUNDING CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
A basic education can go a long way. By helping children go to school, we can easily change the future generations lives, and set them up for success.
FEEDING THOSE IN NEED
Our goal is to provide regular meals for the orphans as well as feeding those in need.
SUPPLYING BASIC NECESSITIES
A vast amount of people cannot afford basic necessities like clothing, mattresses, clean water, and other sanitary items.
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see”
Mark Twain
PRAYER REQUESTS
BUILDING
By the grace of God we have purchased a piece of property. We now need funding to build a place for the children to stay. We also need to build a wall to keep others from coming onto our property.
IMPORTANT FACTS TO KNOW
1. Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.
2. Only 60.7% of the population can read and write.
3. 50% of the nation’s wealth is owned by approximately 1% of Haitians.
5. Sanitation and water supply are two major challenges for Haitians. Pollution from human and other waste is prevalent in most of the Haitian rivers. Diseases including typhoid and hookworm are common in the region.
6. A cholera outbreak in the country in 2010 caused the death of more than 8,900 people, and affected 733,000 others, lasting until 2015.
9. Haiti had more than 430,000 orphans in the region before the 2010 earthquake. The high number of these orphans is also attributed to violence and AIDS.
10. The 2010 earthquake caused devastation to such an extent that as per experts, it will take decades to rebuild the lost infrastructure to support: health, governance, agriculture, and security. It also claimed the lives of more than 200,000 Haitians.
4. Haiti is at the bottom among North American countries in the World Economic Forum’s Network Readiness Index (NRI). This rating is an indicator determining the country’s technology and information development. Mobile phones and internet connections are reserved for the wealthy minority and business interests in the capital.
7. Only 40% of its population has access to basic health care. It is also the most densely populated country in the Western Hemisphere, with 747 people per square mile.
8. The average per capita income in Haiti is very low. It is $480 a year with 80% of nationals living below the poverty line.
CONTACT HEARTS FOR HAITI
Get in touch with Hearts For Haiti to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
