Haiti 2012
Register Your Interest Now Haitians faced the adversities of life on a daily basis even before a devastating earthquake struck January 2010. Although Haiti was devastated with the massive earthquake of 2010 there is hope in the midst of struggle. We have an opportunity to help restore some of this hope to this broken region. Our May 2010 Haiti Mission is not for the casual traveler. If you feel that you have a strong sense of service to others, work well under pressure, have an incredible...
Read MoreVideos on Haiti
Below are some videos we suggest you watch. If you are a video buff, we have identified a few more: PBS has the best videos on Haiti Slate has some good interviews TED Video. “Haiti was a disaster of engineering.” Frontline Reports: An Optimist in Haiti Watch An Optimist in Haiti on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE. Frontline Reports: Tent City Watch The Economy of a Tent City on PBS. See more from FRONTLINE. Frontline Reports: Escape Convicts and The Battle for...
Read MoreHaiti Portal
There is so much on the web, so here are some of our suggested links for your Haiti trip. Background Info on Haiti Lonely Planet Haiti page. CIA World Factbook: Haiti Earthquake facts and figures. ______________________________________________ Travel Information U.S. State Department Warnings Center for Disease Control (CDC) Haiti Travel Guide Fit for Travel Haiti Guide … The public website of Travax ______________________________________________ U.S. Embassy & Consular...
Read MoreTrip Packet
This is our May 2012 Haiti Mission Trip Packet. Click here to download a printable packet Our trip will focus on four areas: Relief Children Awareness Environment Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas remain in ruins. Part of our trip will entail helping Haitian families find new housing options. We will work with a mission in the Blanchard area near Port-au-Prince’s airport. Here students will spend a few...
Read MoreJust for Parents
Although students are typically the primary decision-makers when it comes to study abroad, we know parents are an important part. We hope to meet you prior to our Haiti 2012 trip. The two primary concerns of parents are the cost and safety of trip. These issues also concern us, and we hope that our website will answer some of your basic questions about Haiti 2012. You will be glad to know that all participants are required to attend pre-trip meetings that will help to prepare them for...
Read MorePlan Your Trip
Haiti is a very intense environment. Even prior to the devastating earthquake that killed over 300,000 people, Haiti daily experienced unrest. So, you need to be prepared for this trip. What follows is a mix between downloadable material and links. Here you can download the materials you need to have (check back often too because it’s likely to be updated). We’ve divided this page in three ways. Forms and packets, general info on travel to Haiti and information on fundraising. The...
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