Haiti Mission
Mission Statement
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
Where is Haiti?
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Click here for a Peek at the People of Haiti:
People of Haiti
Photo Gallery
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Walkway to the Original Church |
Coconut Tree Near the Church |
Inside the Current Church |
Another View Inside the Current Church |
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Mango Tree Near the Church |
Notre Dame de Lourdes Grotto |
Closer view of Notre Dame de Lourdes Grotto |
Nutrition Center |
Outside the Original Church |
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Parish Radio Station |
Parish Radio Station |
Parish Radio Station |
Perre Anescar Fonrose |
School Children on Campus |
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School Children on Campus |
Students on Campus |
The Original Church in Hillside |
Computer Center |
Computers at the Cyber Cafe |
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Another View of the Cyber Cafe |
View From Inside the Original Church |
View of Grande-Bassin |
Another View of Grande-Bassin |
Young Parish Girl |
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Children of Grande-Bassin |
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church |
Sisters of Notre Dame De Lourdes in Grande-Bassin |
Grande-Bassin |
Fr. Tijua (left) and Fr. Elius (right) |
More About Haiti
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