Haiti remains one of the poorest countries in the world. This state is attributable to both historical factors as well as natural factors. France and Spain once annexed the country and greatly exploited it natural resources for their own benefit leaving them exhausted. The country has also had its fair share of natural calamities having experienced a disastrous earthquake in the year 2010 that left behind 220000 Haitians and foreign nationals dead. This has left the economy of the country in a shaky state and a deplorable infrastructure. Therefore most citizens live below the poverty line and do not have access to basic social amenities. It is this situation that have occasioned the creation of Haiti mission that see volunteers contribute to the uplifting of the living standards of the Haitian people.
The church is a Key participant in these missions and so is the United Nations which has significantly contributed to the reconstruction, recovery and stability efforts being pursed in the country.
Some major areas the UN has strongly supported include the maintenance of peace and stability, empowerment of the institutions of governance and has contributed to the protection of civil rights and freedoms. The union has for a very long time stationed peace keeping forces in the country.
Various teams from different organizations, churches and countries plan foreign trips to volunteer and change for good the lives of Haitian people. Haiti outreach ministries, for example, depend on mission teams committed to travelling to Haiti and helping with some of the voluntary service rendered in the country.Most visitors are normally of American origin.
People can contribute to these activities regardless of ones professional background since there is a wide range of tasks that require manual skills. Volunteers can engage in construction activities, teacher training or teaching, in general upkeep, organizing and facilitating activities such as school trips, seminars or bible study and provision of medical care. Those intending to stay longer can engage in other activities other than those of their teams that require long term engagement.
Individuals preparing to participate in voluntary programs must be prepared to foot all the expenses they anticipate to incur. A guest house costs at least $35 per individual. The cost a trip is largely pegged on the size of your team. One ought to be prepared for some possible expenses such buying gifts, collecting souvenirs, purchasing products from local artisans. One might also find it necessary to purchase few requirements used in the voluntary work.
In case one cannot make a trip, available options include sending monetary contribution to the organizations supporting these initiatives or sponsoring the education of children who are the hope of a brighter future.
Members of various teams that visit Haiti benefit a lot from the experiences gathered as much as the Haitian people benefit from services rendered. Security is guaranteed for the various teams not only at their hotels but also at their work stations.
The church is a Key participant in these missions and so is the United Nations which has significantly contributed to the reconstruction, recovery and stability efforts being pursed in the country.
Some major areas the UN has strongly supported include the maintenance of peace and stability, empowerment of the institutions of governance and has contributed to the protection of civil rights and freedoms. The union has for a very long time stationed peace keeping forces in the country.
Various teams from different organizations, churches and countries plan foreign trips to volunteer and change for good the lives of Haitian people. Haiti outreach ministries, for example, depend on mission teams committed to travelling to Haiti and helping with some of the voluntary service rendered in the country.Most visitors are normally of American origin.
People can contribute to these activities regardless of ones professional background since there is a wide range of tasks that require manual skills. Volunteers can engage in construction activities, teacher training or teaching, in general upkeep, organizing and facilitating activities such as school trips, seminars or bible study and provision of medical care. Those intending to stay longer can engage in other activities other than those of their teams that require long term engagement.
Individuals preparing to participate in voluntary programs must be prepared to foot all the expenses they anticipate to incur. A guest house costs at least $35 per individual. The cost a trip is largely pegged on the size of your team. One ought to be prepared for some possible expenses such buying gifts, collecting souvenirs, purchasing products from local artisans. One might also find it necessary to purchase few requirements used in the voluntary work.
In case one cannot make a trip, available options include sending monetary contribution to the organizations supporting these initiatives or sponsoring the education of children who are the hope of a brighter future.
Members of various teams that visit Haiti benefit a lot from the experiences gathered as much as the Haitian people benefit from services rendered. Security is guaranteed for the various teams not only at their hotels but also at their work stations.
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