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October 2019 Trip Forced to Cancel!
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Bags were packed; 800 pounds of medication and supplies ready to fly on Sunday morning September 29. But with just 36 hours to go, rising tension and violent protesting in Haiti’s capital city forced us to cancel. The video below best explains the growing tension there; and for as disappointed as CHAMPs is to not be there this week, we are also fortunate to be spared the dangerous demonstrations and road blocks. Kay Anderson
Bags were packed; 800 pounds of medication and supplies ready to fly on Sunday morning September 29. But with just 36 hours to go, rising tension and violent protesting in Haiti’s capital city forced us to cancel. The video below best explains the growing tension there; and for as disappointed as CHAMPs is to not be there this week, we are also fortunate to be spared the dangerous demonstrations and road blocks. Kay Anderson
Those on the mountain property continue to function although this crisis has halted most Haitian cities; schools and businesses have been closed; and of course gas pumps are either dry altogether or the price is too much to pay.
Pepe” Ribinson Cherisma tried to purchase fuel for his car but what he was offered was 1 gallon (with 50% water dilution) priced at $15.00. This seems about right, given a typical $22/gallon price tag!! for now many of the staff at HOMELAND are forced to stay put.
Pepe” Ribinson Cherisma tried to purchase fuel for his car but what he was offered was 1 gallon (with 50% water dilution) priced at $15.00. This seems about right, given a typical $22/gallon price tag!! for now many of the staff at HOMELAND are forced to stay put.
Water update - 9/29/2019
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“The cistern and water filtration system is being built right now. CHAMPs has donated $8000 toward Luke 101's Water project. The total build, which includes pump, filter and extra solar panel for generator will reach $19,000. But the project will not be completed for another 30 days. (See px) Typically we are able to purchase a truck full of water; (Luke 101 pays for that now.) but with everything shut down, we will have to just wait. Deliveries and all travel, really, is at a standstill. We are in serious trouble here.” Rodney Jusme' is the local pastor and HOMELAND property director |
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Oct 2019 marks 1-year Anniversary of Homeland Clinic
Please join us for our upcoming fundraiser at Cambria Studio! Click the YouTube video link below to see last year's presentation:
New in October 2018!
**THANK YOU to our newest partner, Northwest Dental Group!
Thank you to Northwest Dental Group! Your $600.00 dental supply stipend to Dr. Vava will be distributed over the next 6 months to assist Dr. Vava in at thke Homeland Clinic. Additionally Dr. Rob and the practice there has donated a box of Dental instruments and supplies worth more than $800.00. The team will hand-carry your offering in October.
**HOME clinic opens in Village Triano (Pop est. 8000)
In partnership with Luke101 (property and building owners) CHAMPs in Haiti will finance and manage a year round medical clinic operated by Haitian health care workers.
Dr. Jacques Peterson Thosiac
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Dr. Vava Residor DDS
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The CHAMPs board has voted to pay a stipend for bi-weekly clinics; Both doctors will receive $150.00/day and all medical supplies for distribution. Haitian economical standards defines this pay grade as a fair and living wage.
**Electronic Medical Record is ready for use!
In partnership with nonprofit EMR4DW (Electronic Medical Records for Developing Worlds) doctors onsite, as well as CHAMPs volunteers, will track progress and save medical records at the clinic. The iPADs provided for this computer program will operate using onsite solar-powered electricity!
**Electronic Medical Record is ready for use!
In partnership with nonprofit EMR4DW (Electronic Medical Records for Developing Worlds) doctors onsite, as well as CHAMPs volunteers, will track progress and save medical records at the clinic. The iPADs provided for this computer program will operate using onsite solar-powered electricity!
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CHAMPs in Haiti employs NO paid staff – we are all volunteers! 100% of donations will:
We are so proud to be at this juncture of progress and can’t wait to celebrate its opening! |
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"When you know better you will do better" Maya Angelou