Hi
Heather.
Please
post this for us on Day 4 of our Awareness trip. Thanks!!
Today
was our first full day in Cap Hatian. We got an early start awaited those who
would drive us. After sitting and wondering when they would arrive we
eventually clued in that the Tap Tap Truck and other truck parked on the
property were waiting patiently for us and had been for some time. Some
miscommunication played a part in this and some lessons were certainly learned.
Some of us got to experience the ride in the back of the Tap Tap Truck on our
way into town. We were to spend the day at the Sacred Heart Centre with
Andre, Rayjon's field director in Haiti. Those who had never met Andre
instantly fell in love and those who knew him from previous trips were
reconnected. We met some of the staff working in the office and split into
three groups to take a tour of the facility. Our tour included spending
time with the children in the Nutrition program who were identified as
malnourished, children in the Nursery School and adults partaking in a Life
Skills program focussing on sewing. Our group found all three of these
experiences fulfilling and allowed us to have more interactions with the
Haitian people.
After
lunch with the staff of the centre we had some down time and were able to
engage in a Question and Answer period with some of the staff and our translator.
What we quickly learned is that they all share a passion for their country and
a hope for progression for the Haitian people. It was a very enlightening
experience and allowed us to gain a further understanding into some of the
daily challenges.
In
the afternoon we visited two of the Alpha Literacy classrooms that take place
at the centre. Both groups were lively and welcomed our presence. Some group
members were able to engage in the learning process as well.
We
said our goodbyes until tomorrow and made our way back to Deep River Mission.
Once back we enjoyed some downtime and a swim with some extra reflection and
bonding among our group.
We are excited
for a walk-about tomorrow in the Cap Hatian markets and learning a little more
about their daily life.
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