This year, a very special group of people from all walks of Life and from three continents, gathered to Journey together to experience the fulfilment that comes from serving into the lives of others. We went to assist the children, orphans and families in Carrefour and Bouvier in Haiti. We consulted with the communities on the ground in Haiti to discover their vision and dreams, and went to assist them in transforming their communities through community projects in education, health, building and the arts.
Our team members had first-hand opportunity to give hope, share joy and make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families connected with BOUVIER SCHOOL in the mountains behind Port-au-Prince and LOVE ORPHANAGE in Carrefour, Port-au-Prince.
Each person who travels with us has their own unique set of skills and talents that contribute to the effectiveness of the team as a whole. Everyone has something to offer! There is much to do in putting our compassion into action!
We are so blessed to join with people like yourself, those who choose to sacrifice time and funds, fly out of their own comfort zones and country, to bless so many children and families. You will serve as ambassadors for those who have donated, and tangibly show our precious friends in these nations, that those who have contributed not only care about their physical needs, but about the needs of their hearts as well. You will find that it will be not so much a personal sacrifice, but a life changing investment for yourself and those you represent. With each team that travels with us, the relationships within our project communities grow stronger.
This year, after spending Easter together getting to know each other, and celebrating Easter Services and celebrations together, we then became TWO TEAMS in two areas, working and serving with our partner Haitian teams:
BOUVIER SCHOOL PROJECT SUMMARY: Those that Journeyed to Bouvier School left Carrefour to trek 6+ hours to the school in the mountains. The plan was as below:
1. Continue Bouvier School Building including: Covered Outdoor Learning Area, Kitchen, window shutters, steps, electricals, play swing. 2. Meet children. Update family & personal information. Distribute care packages & school packs. Play with & spend time with children. 3. Medical & healing clinic. 4. Paint interior of School Rooms with local artists- including murals and 'chalkboards' in each classroom 5. Installation Art Project with children/ local artists.
LOVE ORPHANAGE PROJECT SUMMARY: Those that stayed after our Easter together to build the orphanage, stayed in Carrefour at the mission. The plan included:
1. Undertake continued building of Love Orphanage - 2nd storey. 2. Meet children. Update family & personal information. Distribute care packages & school packs. Play with & spend time with children. 3. Medical clinic - check all children. 5. Installation Art Project with children/ local artists.
To join us for an amazing and life-changing experience, please go to Journey Application and complete all details. Instructions on that page give you all details about what role/s you may love to undertake, and the cost. When you have completed this application and paid your deposit, a very detailed 'WHAT TO BRING' and 'IMPORTANT INFORMATION' email will be sent to you. If you live in Coffs Harbour, Australia, we will also meet with you and the rest of the team, prior to leaving - to get to know each other.
