The mission of the Haiti Parish Twinning Program is to serve those in need in Haiti by:
- encouraging linkages of Catholic parishes, institutions and individuals in the United States and Canada with parishes and institutions in Haiti
- developing models for parish action
- encouraging prayerful solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Haiti
- providing resources and support in religious, educational, medical, and economic areas
- promoting awareness among Catholics of the injustices present in Haiti and our Gospel call to respond
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Economics
- Low income
- High inflation
- Government bankrupt
- Elite control the country
- Exports of sugar, coffee, cocoa, cotton
Infrastructure
- Infrastucture in major disrepair
- Electricity unreliable
- Water supplies and sewer
- Limited phone availability
- 50-80% unemployment
- 3% of forest remains
Education
- Only about 1/2 attend school
- Public education is free, but...
- Literacy rate above 15 years is 49%
Health
- Infant mortality rate of 74/1000
- Life expectancy: 57 years
- 663 institutions of health
- In NordOest district: 22 institutions
- Fertility rate 4.7
































