How the coronavirus is affecting Haiti - Update
There is an immediate need for help in Haiti.
It is difficult to ascertain the actual number of cases of COVID in Haiti; however, the country is definitely being impacted. Haitians are desperate for food or work. The Haitian government severely restricted movement within the country for several months. Supplies are limited and the prices have increased dramatically. Churches have just reopened and schools are opening in August.. We are feeding the primary school children 3 days a week instead of 5. Many Haitians depend on their relatives in the US for financial support, and the crisis here has limited the support they are receiving. All of this is putting a strain on the families. Our local churches are trying to help their families but they need our help.
There are two ways SMI is trying to help at this time. First, we are seeking donations be help meet the immediate food crisis that many families are facing. As we are able, we are continuing construction projects. This enables us to provide employment for the people and at the same time to move forward with our projects.
It is difficult to ascertain the actual number of cases of COVID in Haiti; however, the country is definitely being impacted. Haitians are desperate for food or work. The Haitian government severely restricted movement within the country for several months. Supplies are limited and the prices have increased dramatically. Churches have just reopened and schools are opening in August.. We are feeding the primary school children 3 days a week instead of 5. Many Haitians depend on their relatives in the US for financial support, and the crisis here has limited the support they are receiving. All of this is putting a strain on the families. Our local churches are trying to help their families but they need our help.
There are two ways SMI is trying to help at this time. First, we are seeking donations be help meet the immediate food crisis that many families are facing. As we are able, we are continuing construction projects. This enables us to provide employment for the people and at the same time to move forward with our projects.
Contributions are made with the understanding that the donee organization
has complete control and administration over the use of the donated funds
has complete control and administration over the use of the donated funds