In February, just weeks after the earthquake, I visited the Diakonos orphanage just outside Port-Au Prince in Haiti. Obviously they were in great need of food, water and the basic essentials to survive. You can see my previous post and images to learn more.
Devenson is bailing their flooded tent. image by Diakonos
This is the courtyard where the children sleep on mats. February 2010
A boy gets a cup of water from the orphanage water supply
Right now the orphanage is getting flooded by the summer rains. Children are literally having to stay awake at night to bail flood water. The children sleep outside many nights because the building is unsafe. With the rains you can imagine the children do not get much sleep.
NEEDS
The orphanage has many needs. Right now food and water is still an issue.
Beds
I am working on getting beds or cots for the children so the children do not have to sleep on the ground. I plan on sending 30+ cots via boat in the next few weeks.
Water
They are looking to dig a well so they can have water on site. Right now they are purchasing water which is costing about $250/mo. If they have a well they should be able to sell water to the neighborhood.
Truck
The orphanage does not have any transportation. Everything must be within walking distance. A pickup truck would give them the ability to gather more resources and provide taxi service for income.
If you are interested in helping with any of the above or have suggestions feel free to contact me.
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