I teased about it over the weekend, and here's the scoop.
I am hoping to go to Haiti over Spring Break in March!!
The college I attend is taking 12 nursing students to go and minister amongst the earthquake devistation. The purpose of this trip is to provide medical treatment to the orphaned children and the poor and needy near the capitol city of Port-a-Prince.
Because of the earthquake devastation, many of these people have little to no access to any type of health care. The treatment will include a complete physical exam, treatment for intestinal parasites, and all other primary medical care within the capabilities of the team, including surgical interventions when necessary. The trip is in conjunction with God’s Chosen Ones Ministry based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have been working in Haiti since 2003, and we will be assisting them with their medical relief efforts.
Following the earthquake last year, over 1,300,000 people are living in tent cities with little to no privacy or sanitation. Over 80% of the population lives in abject poverty, and most people live on less then $2.00 per day. In the last several weeks, there has been an outbreak of Cholera due to the poor sanitation and living conditions. Reports on the ground indicate that many of the Haitians getting this disease are dying within hours of exposure.
Here's how you can help:
- Pray. I'm excited about the opportunity, but it will not be an easy trip.
- In order to go, I need to raise $2,100. The money is tax-deductible. If you're interested email me, and I will send you more details.
- If you want to help with supplies for the trip, contact me and I will provide you with a list. We are hoping to bring things like children's Tylenol, hand sanitizer, multi-vitamins, and a host of other supplies.
Here's one of the tent cities where over 1,000,000 Haitians live.
Keep reading for more updates and information as the time approaches.
