Haiti

Christians of Haiti face many challenges as they strive to be the body of Christ within the instability and poverty that affect their country. Our Haitian partners have prioritized their ministry and outreach efforts in the fields of education and health. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) supports the Christian witness to the people of Haiti through partner church relationships and mission personnel working within the ministries of our partners. We work alongside our Haitian partners in medical facilities, agricultural and environmental education, literacy, vocational training and community-based development.

Because a large number of mission groups visit Haiti each year, PC(USA) churches are learning a great deal from our Haitian partners about the power of uniting as Christ’s church. This learning runs from facing global issues that acerbate poverty and struggle, to recognizing the importance of mutual ministry and respect, to sharing in the strength of faith and praise.

Brief History

The 2010 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, p. 287

October 12

Overview of Latin America and the Caribbean

Resource

"Beauty and Abundance," a pdf version of an interpretation slide show by Mark Hare about Road to Life Yard and Moringa project

Related Stories

February 18, 2010 PDA’s Haiti response tops $500,000
February 17, 2010 Webinar updates Presbyterians on Haiti, suggests how to help
February 16, 2010 [Inter Press Service] Displaced women face double jeopardy in Haiti
February 2010 PDA Situation Reports
February 11, 2010 [Boston.com] Co-founder of the non-profit Partners in Health hopes quake leads to long-term Haiti renewal
February 9, 2010 [ENI] Born in the rubble of Haiti 12 days after the quake
February 2, 2010 PDA: Children dance for their emotional well-being
February 1, 2010 Kentucky church takes special offering on Valentine’s Day
January 28, 2010 PDA head records video message to Presbyterians
January 27, 2010 CWS campaign: ‘Tithe Wall Street bonuses for Haiti’
January 27, 2010 [ACT] Caring for Haiti’s kids: PC(USA)-backed ACT Alliance treats trauma, injuries round-the-clock
January 26, 2010 Living Waters’ Haiti water systems to convert to solar
January 28, 2010 [Inter-Press Service] Sending hope over the airwaves in Haiti
January 25, 2010 [RNS] Agencies overwhelmed by efforts to aid Haiti’s orphans
January 25, 2010 [WCC] WCC calls for Haiti's foreign debt to be cancelled
January 25, 2010 [WCC] The reconstruction of Haiti must be based on justice
January 22, 2010 South Alabama Presbytery matches member churches’ Haiti relief contributions
January 22, 2010 [RNS] Quake shakes, but doesn't tumble, faith of Haitians
January 22, 2010 Haiti partners mobilize to restore health services; Leogane Nursing School becomes quake victim care center
January 21, 2010 Georgia pastor on Haiti mission trip recounts quake experience
January 21, 2010 [RNS] A miracle for Haitian orphans
January 20, 2010 Hopital Sainte Croix in Leogane is damaged but not destroyed
January 20, 2010 [CWS] CWS turns attention to children, disabled in Haiti
January 19, 2010 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance rushing help to Haiti: PDA sends $209,000; seeks to raise at least $500,000 as death toll mounts
January 19, 2010 Episcopal Haitian bishop, living in tent city, says 'the people are strong'
January 15, 2010 Quake destroys longtime PC(USA)-related hospital: Wisconsin mission group is also okay after Haitian disaster
January 15, 2010 [GAMC] Presbyterian Disaster Assistance rushing help to Haiti
January 15, 2010 [RNS] An anxious wait for word from Haiti
January 15, 2010 [ENI] Haiti’s capital looks like ‘war zone,’ says church aid alliance
January 14, 2010 PC(USA) missionaries, mission groups in Haiti reported safe
January 13, 2010 PC(USA) awaits official word on mission workers and New Jersey and Virginia mission team:Atlanta mission team okay
January 13, 2010  [Presbyterian Outlook] Haiti: A first look at devastation
December 14, 2009 Letter from Sharyn and Rodney Babe
November 30, 2009 Florida congregation, synagogue team to help AIDS orphans
October 30-November 1, 2009 Global food crisis monthly churchwide fast: Food crisis in Haiti
October 27, 2009 Partners across borders: Plenary session focuses on mission in the Americas
October 26, 2009 [Episcopal Life online] In growing Haiti diocese, ecumenical partnership builds new churches and schoolrooms
October 15, 2009 'Life in Haiti abounds': Mission co-worker focuses on simple, sustainable farming
October 1, 2009 Cool, clear water: SDOP helps bring clean water to Haitian squatter communities in the DR
February 24, 2009 [Miami Herald] Hundreds on boat return to Haiti
February 11, 2009 Haiti school graduates first professional nurse leaders

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Haiti Mission Network

• La Gonave Haiti Partnership
• For information contact Maria Arroyo or Pix Mahler

The Haiti Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies.

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