Hello from Haiti

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Hello from Haiti

February 29, 2020 Posted by Karen Huxter

I am getting a lot of needy work done, things taken care of, and lots of time with the children. When one must stay inside the compound all the time a lot can be accomplished.

There is a huge hunger problem around us. We are doing the best we can to help alleviate some of it. Since my return we have had a good meal cooked every Sunday for all who come out to church. Our congregation is mostly students, very young to 20ish. This meal for them is important as they arrive hungry and would leave more hungry otherwise.

Leaving church. Going to pick up a meal.

We prepared and distributed Gift Food packages to the students whose sponsors donated especially for food for them. Now we will continue to reach out into the community with food packages as well. Thank you to all who donated funds to help get food to the hungry.

There is no school for most of our students this week due to it being Carnival week. Two classes, however, grade 9 and grade 13 (our graduating class) do attend in the mornings as they must write the governmental exams in June. Carnival celebration for the country was cancelled due to dangerous unrest in the country. Our children, however, enjoyed a carnival party at our school on Friday. This week they have been busy inside our compound playing, constructing, and watching a video when our generator is running.

Dieunel and couple of assistants constructing a restaurant

Proprieter Dieunel and his restaurant patrons

No matter what is happening in the country our children are well looked after and happy here at HATS.

HATS-Haiti truly is ALL ABOUT THE CHILDREN.

Proverbs 14:21 “He who despises his neighbour sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy.”

God bless you.

Karen

About Karen Huxter

Karen Huxter, the founder and Director of Hands Across the Sea, was born in Springdale, Newfoundland and is proud of her Newfie roots and heritage. She lived in various places across Canada such as Quebec, the Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and BC before moving to Haiti in 1995. In her professional career, Karen worked in teaching, banking and administration and did extensive volunteer work with community groups and charities. A mother of two grown daughters, one young adopted son and seven grandchildren, Karen is energetic and passionate about the work in Haiti. She loves each of the children and has a heart of compassion for children, women and families in the country of Haiti.