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October
2010 Adult Mission Experience
Haiti
Project
Current
Circumstances:
Haiti is the poorest nation of the
Americas and has been so for a long time; the terrible earthquake of
January 2010 has devastated Haiti even more and forced some of its
citizens to seek resources in the Dominican Republic. By the way, did
you know the unemployment rate in Haiti is 70%, about 50% of the people
cannot read or write, 12% of children die before their first birthday,
30% of children die before their fifth birthday!
The Haitian Population in Los Toros
has grown to over 100 people and there are approximately eighteen houses
of Haitians in the village with more residing in makeshift shelters in
the fields. They need food, better shelter, water, clothes, medical aid
and education.
Strategy:
By helping the Haitians in Los Toros
we will free up the some of the resources they gain from their farm jobs
to send back to their families in Haiti. Helping them to get better food
and living conditions will help the Dominicans in Los Toros by
preventing outbreaks of disease and deterioration of living conditions.
Objective:
Give help to Haitians living in Los
Toros in the short term with food, clothing, water and personal care and
hygiene supplies. Give help to the Haitians in the long term by helping
with education opportunities, vocational training and advocating for
better health care.
Plan
of Action:
We already have done some pre-planning
and establish some communication with the Haitians. They want to work
with us and collaborate. The Los Toros SVDP group will work with us to
help the Haitians.
The Haitians have prepared a census of
houses in Los Toros and have given us a list of materials that they
need.
We can start gathering materials
immediately and pack them into suitcases to be distributed during our
Mission Experience in Los Toros.
Guidelines:
Important: Because of Baggage limitations we
cannot take items that are not a priority for the Haitians; we also do
not want to use our space taking clothes or items that are worn, moldy
or not “New” or “Like New”!
All Personal Care and Hygiene
materials must be “New”!
All clothing must be either “New” or “Like New”!
Clothing must be lightweight and
suitable for a Hot Climate.
Bedding materials must be “New” or “Like New”.
Of the Haitian population in Los Toros
approximately 75% are male and 25% are female with only a few children.
Items
On Haitian’s Lists
Men’s Trousers and Jeans - waist 30
- 32 length 30 -32
Men’s Shirts and T Shirts - Medium
Men’s Shoes - Size 8 - 9 - 9 1/2
Men’s Sandals - Size 8-9 - 9 1/2
Men’s Underwear (briefs-shorts) -
Medium - Small (Only New)!
Socks - athletic (New) to fit shoe
size 8-9 - 10
Women’s Blouses - Medium
Women’s Skirts - Medium
Women’s Shoes - Size 8-9
Women’s Sandals - Size 8-9
(Note 75%
- 25% Gender Population)
Towels - Wash clothes
Soap - Shampoo
Toothbrushes - Toothpaste - large
Sheets - Full unfitted
Very lightweight blankets
Sleeping Bags - only a few and (only
in very good condition - “New” or “Like New”)
Notebooks and Pens
Water Filters - About 10 - 15 - cost
US $25.00
Where
to Get Items
Kohl’s Clearance - Target Clearance
- Shopko Clearance
Relatives and Friends
SVDP and other Thrift Stores
Where
to Take Items:
Contact Deacon Don Kabara -
262-377-7527 sr.dkabara@gmail.com
(We will probably pack items in my
garage - 209 W Cedar St., Grafton).
Note This list may be updated as we
receive requests from the people in Los Toros.
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