COVID-19 UPDATE IN HAITI #6
The lock-down has been officially lifted by the Haitian government. The “new normal” life in Haiti is wearing of masks and social distancing. More stringent cleanliness and hand washing habits are top of mind, as well. The marketplaces and all shopping are back to normal hours, allowing people the ability to buy, sell, trade and barter […]
Who Would’a Thunk
…That even though the Covid-19 lockdown separated CIDM’s Haitian staff from teaching Bible to the Haitian youth in person… …Amazingly, we have reached more youth than ever before with the hope of Jesus and biblical truths! HOW? By going digital! Our Haitian staff are now creating a weekly worship and bible teaching video and posting […]
COVID-19 UPDATE #5
26,261 Meals Thanks to your generosity, CIDM has been able to respond to the food crisis caused by COVID-19. Your donations have provided 26,261 meals to the most vulnerable. $1 provides 3 Haitians with a meal. Help us provide more meals by donating Online Here or by Check Here. COVID-19 has caused severe food inaccessibility and rapid rising inflation in Haiti. […]
COVID-19 In Haiti Update #4
He Practices What He Preaches COVID-19 CONTINUES IN HAITI with more cases of infection daily. To date there are over 1,000 known cases and 30 known Covid related deaths. People are fearful and in need. A country-wide lock down has caused lack of activity at the essential marketplaces. Along with this challenge, an abnormal inflation rate […]
COVID-19 In Haiti Update #3
19,696 MEALS Covid-19 continues in Haiti with a country-wide lock down affecting the essential marketplaces, now with limited days and hours of operation. Most Haitians rely on the marketplace to sell, buy, trade and barter, providing their food for the day. Because of this and an abnormal inflation rate that has escalated the cost of […]
COVID-19 In Haiti Update #2
How Is COVID-19 Affecting Haiti? As we all pray, watch and wait during this Covid-19 pandemic, Haiti now has 40 confirmed cases and 3 deaths nationwide. Due to the lack of testing available in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, we realize these numbers may be much higher, but this is what’s available. However, […]
COVID-19 In Haiti Update #1
Covid-19 is now in Haiti, being discovered about 1 ½ weeks ago. As of today, 15 cases are reported, with 3 cases in Jacmel! As we all know, Haiti does not have the infrastructure to battle Covid-19 in a successful way. However, we know God is able to keep these precious people safe and healthy. […]
From Sorrow to Hope
Aly Maxime, a young man remembers 10 year ago. He was 15 years old living in a countryside village with his parents and siblings many miles from Jacmel, Haiti. His parents provided food and necessities by farming, selling and trading with other villagers for life sustainability. When the earthquake happened, he was inside of his […]
Her Story Behind Her Song
Sandy….we loved her angelic singing in our October Newsletter/Blog. This month we’re privileged to learn about her life’s journey and why the words she sings are straight from her heart. Sandy is a vibrant 21-year-old with a beautiful story of God’s faithfulness. She grew up as an only child and had the rare blessing of […]
Worship During National Turmoil
Why is this time of worship and community significant this Wednesday afternoon on October 16, 2019 in Jacmel Haiti?…Because it’s like a war-zone just outside the building. The nation of Haiti is gripped by violent protests to oust the current President due to government corruption, embezzlement of public funds (Petrocaribe funds) and rising inflation. Although […]