Okay, this has absolutely nothing to do with Haiti, but I guess you could say it might have a little to do with my life - I do live in the West, and I've been heard to say once or twice that with all we have going on in our lives, I often feel like I'm trying to "herd cats". Well, if you want to have a good laugh, just click on this video.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SmgLtg1Izw&eurl=http://finequine.wordpress.com/
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Added link about Cite Soleil
Okay, in case you're interested in learning more about Cite Soleil, the poorest place in Haiti (and said to be the poorest slum in the Western Hemisphere), I've posted a link to a Wikipedia website in my "favorite links" tab, on the right side (scroll down) of this blog. To see tons of pics from our trip to Haiti, scroll down to the very bottom - Hannah has made a nice slide show there!
from The Mercy and Sharing Foundation
I cut and pasted this article from the Mercy and Sharing Foundation's website. To visit this great website and possibly to help with their mission, go to http://www.haitichildren.com/. Wow, I'm so inspired by Susie Krabacher and her work. She's on the top of my list of "people I'd love to meet". To view her slideshow, go to April 2003 Slideshow . It's well worth seeing. Okay, here's the article:
If children are our future; what contribution to the global community can we expect of our children in Haiti? Representing 70% of the 8 million people on this impoverished Island, Haiti's children endure illiteracy, child slavery, and high mortality rates. The statistics are alarming:
• 10% of the child population in Haiti will die before the age of 4.
• 7% (300,000) of the children in Haiti are enslaved. They are as young as 3 years old. They often suffer sexual, emotional, physical abuse and p.ossibly death.
• 45% of the Haitian population is illiterate.
• 70% of the population lives below poverty level.
• 30% of the Haitian population is either ill and or underweight.
The possibilities of life have become the probabilities of death for many Haitian children. They must evolve in an environment that perpetuates poverty, illiteracy, child slavery, and dead children.
Is this what we want the children of Haiti to contribute to the global community? Mercy and Sharing is answering "No!" to that question everyday, promoting Haiti's plight around the world. M&S is revealing what is now, and will be tomorrow for the children of Haiti through our efforts.
If children are our future; what contribution to the global community can we expect of our children in Haiti? Representing 70% of the 8 million people on this impoverished Island, Haiti's children endure illiteracy, child slavery, and high mortality rates. The statistics are alarming:
• 10% of the child population in Haiti will die before the age of 4.
• 7% (300,000) of the children in Haiti are enslaved. They are as young as 3 years old. They often suffer sexual, emotional, physical abuse and p.ossibly death.
• 45% of the Haitian population is illiterate.
• 70% of the population lives below poverty level.
• 30% of the Haitian population is either ill and or underweight.
The possibilities of life have become the probabilities of death for many Haitian children. They must evolve in an environment that perpetuates poverty, illiteracy, child slavery, and dead children.
Is this what we want the children of Haiti to contribute to the global community? Mercy and Sharing is answering "No!" to that question everyday, promoting Haiti's plight around the world. M&S is revealing what is now, and will be tomorrow for the children of Haiti through our efforts.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Conditions in Haiti
I cut and pasted this article from a tab in the Three Angels Children's Relief website. I think it explains the need in Haiti quite well. Can you believe this is only a 90 minute flight from Florida?
Halos Medical Clinic at Three Angels Children’s Relief
The Need in Haiti
Although Haiti is only a 90 minute plane ride from Florida, it is the most impoverished country in the entire Western Hemisphere. The health of the people of Haiti is also ranked as the worst in the Americas. The bulk of the population, living in abject poverty, bears the brunt of the burden of disease and has little access to health care, especially in rural areas. The 2005 World Health Report estimates that the Haitian government spends only $2 per capita on healthcare each year, accounting for about 40 percent of national expenditures on health. Health insurance is not affordable or even available for most Haitians (Partners in Health – 2006).
It is estimated that only 1 in 10,000 Haitian citizens has access to medical care in Haiti.
Compared to similar countries, Haiti has the highest mortality rate for pregnant women, infants, and children under 5.
Approximately 1 in 17 infants die before their first birthday and 1 in 7 children die before their fifth birthday. The mortality rate for children under 5 in the neighboring country of Cuba is only 1 death per 133 children (UNICEF, Partners in Health).
Over 50% of the population is undernourished.
Haiti ranks as one of three countries in the world with the worst daily caloric deficit with 2.4 million Haitians unable to afford the minimum daily calories recommended by the World Health Organization.
The leading causes of death in Haitian children are all preventable or easily treated; these include lower respiratory infections, diarrhea, malnutrition, tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS.
Halos Medical Clinic at Three Angels Children’s Relief
The Need in Haiti
Although Haiti is only a 90 minute plane ride from Florida, it is the most impoverished country in the entire Western Hemisphere. The health of the people of Haiti is also ranked as the worst in the Americas. The bulk of the population, living in abject poverty, bears the brunt of the burden of disease and has little access to health care, especially in rural areas. The 2005 World Health Report estimates that the Haitian government spends only $2 per capita on healthcare each year, accounting for about 40 percent of national expenditures on health. Health insurance is not affordable or even available for most Haitians (Partners in Health – 2006).
It is estimated that only 1 in 10,000 Haitian citizens has access to medical care in Haiti.
Compared to similar countries, Haiti has the highest mortality rate for pregnant women, infants, and children under 5.
Approximately 1 in 17 infants die before their first birthday and 1 in 7 children die before their fifth birthday. The mortality rate for children under 5 in the neighboring country of Cuba is only 1 death per 133 children (UNICEF, Partners in Health).
Over 50% of the population is undernourished.
Haiti ranks as one of three countries in the world with the worst daily caloric deficit with 2.4 million Haitians unable to afford the minimum daily calories recommended by the World Health Organization.
The leading causes of death in Haitian children are all preventable or easily treated; these include lower respiratory infections, diarrhea, malnutrition, tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS.
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