Colmini a Shelter

Not only a fence but a shelter too.  A few weeks this structure was put in place to offer some shade for the animals.  Prayer for animals never seemed to be headed this direction, at least not from these cloudy eyes.  The Lord has seen fit for animals to be purchased and for them to multiply, now a fence and shelter.  God is good!  Want to see more?  Check it out at Hope for Haiti web site.  Then launch the photo gallery and select the drop down of your liking.

Prayer and Goats

 A few weeks ago we mentioned a team from Michigan that was answering a call.  Now for the first time these goats might not wander as much now that they have their own designated space.  Colmini is considered a desert just northwest of St Marc.  With some moisture this time of year things do green up and goats being goats they eat just about anything.  Additional photo's may be found at Hope for Haiti website , just launch the photo gallery and select the album at the drop down.

 Over 30 goats and growing.

Stringing the wire with a few helpers.

Making a living.
A few years ago snapped this photo of a man and his cart.  It may not look like much, but this is how he makes his living.  This particular photo was taken in St Marc not far from the ocean.  Anyone want to help push for a while?  My job is looking a pretty good at the moment.  Would you like to reach out and make a difference?  Contact us at Hope for Haiti.

Clinic Days.  This past month Dr Susan and Nurse Vonie teamed up for multiple clinic's around the St Marc area.  Not many years ago clinic's were only a dream.  Now with Nurse Vonie weekly visits to some of the EMEVI areas are a realty.  The Lord opened the doors wide to meet the needs of His people as they have cried out for help.  Clinic's are happening multiple times a year as some gifted Dr's have made this a priority in their lives.  Care to help support this ministry?  Let us know at Hope for Haiti.  Like to see some additional photo's of the clinic's to include the twins?  Click here

     Bataille School has been growing!  About 160 children now attend in this remote setting in Haiti.  Two churches here in the states and a number of individuals are helping to support this much needed school and education that comes with it.  The current church/school was built out of local trees, rock and mud with the addition of roofing that was hand carried in.  A short slideshow/video clip  of that building may be seen by clicking here and clicking on the launch media player button then to Bataille coming together.  The story continues to be written as these "Forgotten Ones" can shed that name for a new day is being written.  A trail has been built from the river basin to the mountain top to the south.  A ravine along the trail will soon be bridged which will allow for additional supplies to reach this beautiful setting.  Supplies that set the stage for a new building to accommodate the school needs as well as the church.  Sand, rock will be collected from the river to be used with concrete that will all have to be hauled in, much of it by hand.  Plans are for a steel structure with a upgrade in roofing to help with the severe storms that pass this way.  Interested in helping?  www.hopeforhaiti.ws

 Hope for Haiti newsletter June 2012

     Leading right into Summer a group from Michigan will be heading to Haiti June 12th.
All it's takes is a small gesture to start something and we may never have a clue where it will lead. A few years ago a Colorado team purchased a few goats and delivered them to families in the Colmini area. Before long well over 30 families had received goats and beyond that a heard was started at the church/school there, with over 30 additional animals. Now what to do with all these animals as they have the desire to wander.

The word got out there was a need for a fence and simple shelter in this desert area for the animals. So, next week the work goes on as this Michigan team will be reaching out working alongside our friends there to keep these critters corralled.





From the desert to the mountains then to a river basin below. This trail you see was constructed in the past year + all by hand. A fellow from Tennessee visited and shared some trail building skills with the folks in Bataille. The project? Build a trail from the river basin to the top of the mountain allowing possibly a motorcycle or 4 wheeler (still looking for one of these) to be able to make the trip which in time would even allow the local motorcycle taxi's (called tap tap's) to make it up and down the mountain. Only one thing left, build a bridge. One ravine is still holding up the process so a Geotechnical Specialist in Dams has offered some suggestions. Fairly simple but labor intensive suggestions. Rock, rebar, concrete and culverts, I think I'll be gone that day! Pretty much all this will be hand carried a portion of the way which could be a couple miles! Some funding has come in for the team that will be visiting this August to lead a hand. Once completed it will open new doors for carrying produce to market as well as bringing home needed supplies. Lots more to that story and how we got this far... click here for more

Lot's more going on, consider this just a sampling.
– Radio interview with Moody Radio in Chicago
– Another team from Michigan heads to the mountains in July
– Colorado team visit's in July
– Medical Clinic's and training for EMEVI Nurse Vonie (Photo's click here)
– so, please pray for Marcel as his plate is very full.

Needs? Generator repairs on two machines, cistern for Fond Baptist, John Deere Gator : ), sponsors for children...

Thanks for being a blessing. So many of you contribute in ways that cannot be added up, it is appreciated!

Art Rousseau for Hope for Haiti www.hopeforhaiti.ws