Machetes are the “Must Have” Tool Haiti
Machetes are very valuable and useful in Haiti as a tool for many things. In our developed culture we have...
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.
School Exams are Finished
Dec 12, 2015
Today all HATS elementary kids enjoyed being home. They were wound up and being quite goofy this morning whenever they...
Internet Problems Again
Dec 8, 2015
HATS has been without internet access for two weeks now. This is a tad frustrating as contact with the outside...
Tasting Cake Batter for the First Time
Nov 19, 2015
Karen and Heather have both written a part of this blog. Karen Yesterday was another busy day at HATS. It...
Guess Who Returned to Visit?
Oct 1, 2015
Guess who has returned to visit us for a week? Yes, Jessie and Seth. We are all very happy to...
Our HATS Family has Grown
Sep 27, 2015
Two little boys (brothers) from the mountains have joined us. They are Markenson – 4 and Sonson – 1 1/2....
We are Home and Settled Back In
Sep 19, 2015
Even though Ti Luc continued to insist, up until the day of departure from Halifax airport, he wanted to return...
Ti Luc is Loving his Family Time in Canada
Sep 11, 2015
The continuation of Ti Luc’s time in eastern Canada continues and is coming to a close. Ti Luc loved every...
The Adventures of Ti Luc with Mama Karen
Aug 23, 2015
Springdale Haiti Team Leader Emma, with lots of enthusiastic help from husband Don and other Team members and friends, arranged...
Loving Time in Springdale, Newfoundland
Aug 18, 2015
Ti Luc and I are both loving our time here in Springdale, Newfoundland. This blog will be mostly photos that...
Ti Luc in Wonderful Newfoundland
Aug 10, 2015
Our trip from Haiti to Newfoundland was smooth and uneventful this time for which we are very thankful. We...
I am a Morning Person
Aug 2, 2015
I have always loved early mornings. It has always been easy for me, and delightful as well, to jump out...
HATS School IMKH Year Ends & Begins Anew
Jul 28, 2015
School finished late June with the report cards being picked up on the 26th. The school year for 2014-2015 was...
Enjoying Our Time out of School
Jul 23, 2015
This blog is mostly photos of the children which is as it should be as what HATS is doing here...
Thank You Beate
Jul 21, 2015
It is very difficult to express the thankfulness in my heart for Beate. Having someone return year after year in...
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