We’ve received many inquiries about our orphanage and our kids in light of the recent events in Haiti, particularly the heavy gang activity and the bullets fired at two U.S. airline carriers that have, once again, led to the closure of the airport.
I want to first assure all of you that our kids are safe and protected for now. Thanks largely to your help over the recent past, we have increased security and fortifications. We also have stocked up on essentials. So our kids continue to be fed, educated, loved and watched over, and our brave dedicated staff continues to show courage in coming to work every day.
(The photos, taken today, as the children enjoy creative and recreation activities.)
We cannot ignore the increasing danger. And closing the airport severely affects our ability to bring certain supplies and to transport medically-challenged children for treatment. But this is the reality of Haiti. We continue to pray for stronger outside intervention to quell the violence. We also show gratitude for our continued ability to care for our precious children. We are the lucky ones. Many similar organizations to ours have been closed or worse. Our vision and model for creating long-term generational change — both by God’s grace and by the fortitude of our staff — is built to weather this next challenge.
We ask you to keep all the children of Haiti in your heart. And we thank you so much for your immeasurable help in doing our part.
With gratitude,
Mitch Albom & The Have Faith Haiti Team
Continued support in the form of donations may be made here.
Related Media
On WXYZ – Detroit TV:
Miami Herald: Gunfire hits Spirit, JetBlue flights over Haiti airspace, prompting flight cancellations
New York Times: Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille Is Fired
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