On September 4, 2016, Corky Terry and Jean embarked on a journey to Cap Haitian. Unlike the bustling chaos of Port Au Prince, the airport here was notably calmer, with no one clamoring to assist with their luggage. They were greeted by Father Adrien Pierre, who would become their guide during their stay. The drive from Cap Haitien to Fort …
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The Start of a Sewing Co-Op in Haiti.
How We Started a Sewing Cooperative in the Southern Part of Haiti to Train, Teach, and Foster Community. In the summer of 2010, a journey to the quaint village of Fonds des Blancs (FDB) marked a significant chapter in my humanitarian efforts. Located about three hours west of Port au Prince, the village, once a thriving farming community, had fallen …
Solar Project in Fort-Liberte, Haiti
SOLAR WELL INSTALLATION APRIL 2017 On April 5, a team of dedicated individuals embarked on a transformative mission in Forte Liberte, led by Andy Whipple, an exceptional and generous individual and part owner of Atlasta Solar in Grand Junction, Colorado. Alongside Andy were Colin Geery, a technician from Atlasta Solar, and Colin Weller, an optician from Flagstaff, Arizona, each bringing …
God’s Mapquest!
Jean, in preparation for her return trip to the sewing school (Lekol Koutur), sought to have the business plan translated into Haitian Creole. Residing in southwest Florida with Tom, she remembered St. Peter the Apostle Church in Naples, renowned for its outreach to Haitians. Determined to find a Haitian Creole speaker, she visited the parish office and was introduced to …