Photos, Letters, Scanners & Baby Goats
On Wednesday, Nov 23rd we finished the photos and letters with the last classes of sponsor students. Then we finally...
Liette Wilson has been involved with Hands Across the Sea since 2000. She lived in Haiti from 1995-1997 and has been involved with international development initiatives since that time. A literacy teacher and mother of four in Calgary, she loves knowing that her work with this organization makes a tangible difference in the lives of children and families in Haiti. Liette is currently responsible for the sponsorship program for which she travels to Haiti each year.
On Wednesday, Nov 23rd we finished the photos and letters with the last classes of sponsor students. Then we finally...
Nov 20th Blog Heather Here Today was so much fun! I played all day with the kids, including a game...
We have 60 students still seeking sponsors for their 2016-2017 school year. Please read about our sponsorship options on our...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Hands Across the Sea! It’s the happiest time of...
Are you wondering what to buy this Christmas for that loved one who has everything they want or need? This...
Join us on Saturday, October 1, 2016 for Ride for Refuge! Ride for Refuge is a fundraising event...
Great news! The sponsor letters and photos for the 2015-2016 academic year are done! Yay! Thanks to a great team,...
This past Saturday, October 3rd, we participated in Ride for Refuge to raise funds for Hands Across the Sea. Participants...
Hands Across the Sea currently has over 300 children in our educational sponsorship program from preschool to senior high. Our...
Good morning friends of Hands Across the Sea. I’m writing this morning to ask for your prayers for my amazing mother...
Hello everyone, Once again, we’d like to ask your prayers for Hands Across the Sea. Karen contacted me today via...
Finally, during the last 2 days of our time in Haiti, everyone was well. I’m still recovering, but happily, I feel...
When you visit Haiti short term it can be easy to see Haitians living in poverty as innocent victims of horrible...
Today I learned that I don’t know much about goats or chickens! Did you know that chickens get angry when...
Twas the Night Before Christmas at HATS! Twas the night before Christmas and all through the HATS house, not a...
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They call Karen “the helicopter ” and after spending three days by her side I know why. She propels through life!!! If you want to get on the ride you better start running. It is an amazing work that the Lord is doing here through so many many dedicated workers…literally hundreds of children impacted every day with the love of Christ…but the task to do so is enormous. The dedication of staff is invaluable…they NEED US ALL!!
This is my first trip to Haiti and I’m hoping that it will not be my last! I could start by telling you all about my experiences however I’ll start by saying that Haiti DOES hit you in your heart! Not a day goes by when I’m not fighting back tears. Hands Across the Sea is an amazing place! Our team has been assembled of different men that all who all felt God calling them to do his bidding. Since I have been here I was quick to realize that we are just helpers here. Karen and her team of workers are, what I believe to be, the real workers of God! Each child presents their own challenges and Karen and her staff make sure that all of the children, not one child, are seen to!
One thing that has impacted me on this trip is seeing the children and all the dedication in this orphanage. There is so much going on behind the scenes to keep the HATS orphanage and school running.
It’s going to be impossible to put my thoughts into words about this experience, so I’d say this – if you can get here – do. I think most people probably think they’re coming to help others. To some extent, that’s true (at least this temporary blogger thought so). To a larger extent, you’ll leave Haiti a better person than when you arrived. Nelson Mandela once said something like “Everywhere I go, I wear you”. It means that none of us is our own person entirely. Rather, we’re the culmination of the people and experiences we have had. I leave Haiti wearing 16 HATS children, 10(ish) Haitian staff members, a Calgarian, 2 Winnipegian’s, and a Newfie. And I couldn’t be happier about it. Until we meet again my friends.
I am so thankful to God for allowing me the opportunity to be here and experience his splendor. This day will forever be in my heart and mind. The scripture that resonates with me today is “…whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matt 25:40. I am so happy I decided to come to HATS, this experience will stay with me for my life time.
The time has passed so quickly. We know what we’ve done this week is important and makes a difference here at Hands Across the Sea. But it’s easy in Haiti to feel that anything we do here is simply a drop in the ocean. So much need on so many different levels: political, organizational, educational, social, spiritual…But we remind ourselves that each individual life is of infinite value so changing the life of one child and one family is worth the effort.
I spent a week in Haiti at HATS in November 2017 and it was a wonderful experience. Karen is an amazing woman and is doing amazing work. She is dedicated to the children in her care and is changing lives. I would love the opportunity to visit again and help out where I can.
Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
I have learned much about Haiti in my short stay here, much about generational, entrenched poverty, and much about hope. We can only be part of the bringing of hope if we become one small actor on the huge stage that is poverty. Thank you, Lynn Clark, for inviting me to share this life changing experience with you, and thank-you, Karen Huxter, for investing so much of your life in a work designed to bring hope to those who need it more than any Canadian could ever imagine.
I have absolutely loved the Haitian people and Haiti the three times I have been there. I go to bless them, only to be blessed myself!
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