May 2023 Update

The atmosphere in Haiti is still very troubling.  The government, what remains, is not stable, inflation skyrockets, civil unrest, robbery and kidnappings are still occurring much too frequently. 

Our brothers and sisters in Mirebalais need our help more than ever! 

We have not been able to travel to Mirebalais since 2018 but we are keeping in touch with Fr. Jean Alphonse of St. Pierre Anglican Church and Fr. Romel Eustache of St. Louis Catholic church in Mirebalais. 

Maintaining the water purification system that supplies clean drinking water at a fraction of the cost of other suppliers is imperative for the health of the people of Mirebalais.  This month HOM sent $1,687 for water system testing and repairs.  We also sent $3,000 to Fr. Romel for his Food and Rent programs. 

The Medical/Dental Clinic notified us that the compressor of the dental instruments was no longer working which meant that our dentist was only able to do extractions.  The generator for the clinic was also breaking down frequently.  The clinic is dependent on the generator because consistent electrical power is non -existent. The interior and exterior of the building was also in desperate need of painting.  HOM sent $8,500 to replace the generator and compressor, which they were able to obtain locally, and to paint the clinic. 

We have been trying to find a way to get medications delivered to the clinic.  The only shipping arrangements available are for the priest and physician to go to the customs office at the Port-au-Prince Airport.  This is not a safe trip.  They found a source of medications locally and were able to purchase them, at a much higher price than we would have paid in the US.  HOM will send $6,000 this month to pay for the medication. 

Lastly, we mourn the death of Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health in Haiti.  His work with the impoverished around the world cannot be overestimated.  His untimely passing leaves a huge hole in the worlds of medicine and public health.  I urge you to watch Bending the Arc (available on Netflix) a beautiful film about his work with people around the world.   

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Our member churches represent many cultures across the globe:  Africa, Central, and South America.  Many areas are also struggling against oppression, lack of human rights, food, and shelter scarcity.  

Please pray for peace and stability for all people.

Please pray for the people of Haiti.

Please pray for peace and stability for all people.

Dr. Dominique Monde-Matthews

President, Haiti outreach Mission