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Background: The native Arawak Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by Columbus in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola, and in 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island - Haiti. The French colony, based on forestry and sugar-related industries, became one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean, but only through the heavy importation of African slaves and considerable environmental degradation. In the late 18th century, Haiti's nearly half million slaves revolted under Toussaint L'OUVERTURE and after a prolonged struggle, became the first black republic to declare its independence in 1804. Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. It is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

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By kmiller
September 14th 2009

Bittersweet Change Central America Caribbean » Haiti

As I sit here in my extremely empty room, I think back on the last two years that I have gone by in my life. Those two years, I have grown extremely comfortable in my everyday life. Going to work, having a very comortable place to live with my own room with my own space. I've had 2 amazing jobs that I would receive paychecks from every two weeks. I am so used to having money come into my bank account and having money at the tip of my fingers and at my disposal. Now, in 4 days, I am doing [View Full Entry]

By kmiller
August 3rd 2009

In Preparation Central America Caribbean » Haiti

This past April, I took a little road trip to visit Pam Plasier in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to give her some supplies for her next trip to Haiti. It was a nice day so we decided to take a walk. As we were walking down the dirt country road, she said "Kirstin, Mike and I met with the Mission Haiti board and I have some news." "This doesn't sound good" I replied. She then proceeded to tell me that the Mission Haiti board has decided and now requires all long-term missionaries going to minister with Mission Haiti for 6 months [View Full Entry]

By kmiller
July 1st 2009

Four Full Days Central America Caribbean » Haiti

Lucy, Kirstin, and Santia on the prayer walk.

Sunday night it rained so hard. The next morning it was still cloudy, but the sun was starting to shine through the grey clouds. As I looked at the water from the night before on the leaves that are now clean, it reminded me of something. Yesterday, the leaves were dusty and thirsty. Today though, they are clean and fed, no longer thirsty. That is exactly what Christ does for us and continues to do for us. He cleansed us of our sins and washed us clean. He gives us his word so that whenever our souls are hungry and thirsty, [View Full Entry]

Kirstin and Patchouko with school children where we did bible lesson after the prayer walk.

View of the carribean while hiking up the mountain.

By kmiller
June 26th 2009

Trip Beginnings Central America Caribbean » Haiti

The Team
L to R: Megan, Brooke, Pam, Linda, Nathan, Molly, Kiki, Ashleigh, Kaiti, Kirstin, Amy, Peter, Erik, Ana, Rachel.

Arriving in Haiti and seeing all the people that I met eight months ago, reminded me of why I am called there. To rekindle the relationships and pour the truth of Christ into those people. I felt so at home when I was there, I belong and feel that I am making a huge difference in that village of Petite Rivier. Christ through me is changing so many lives and I feel so privilaged to be a part of his plan to help that place. But God didn't use not just me of course, the whole team was key to change [View Full Entry]

The beauty of Haiti that is starting to return.

By kmiller
June 24th 2009

Provision Central America Caribbean » Haiti

Nathan (a leader of the WA team), with a bin of sports equipment we packed and brought down.

Before the actual trip started, God was working. On Thursday, I received a check for $100 in my name from one of my supporters. I thought that it was strange that the check would come in my name since I had told all of my supporters to make it out to Mission Haiti. The check also came with a note "Use this for the Lord's work." I thought "Ok Lord, time for you to lead me, what do I do with this? Do I deposit it and then send a check to Mission Haiti? What do you want me to do [View Full Entry]

Haitian girls playing with balloons we brought.

Rachel making bracelets that were prepared for the kids along with a bible lesson.

By kmiller
June 11th 2009

Return Trip Oops! Central America Caribbean » Haiti

As I was reading the last entry for the trip to Haiti, I realized that I did not put in the dates. Some of you have said to me in person "Oh my, you're leaving for a year already?" That is my mistake. I will be leaving for this upcoming trip this Saturday, June 13th. I will be gone for until June 21st. Sorry to have confused you all! I am hoping and praying that I will be going to Haiti for my year of ministry in the Spring of 2010. So to answer anyones question, no I am not leaving [View Full Entry]

By kmiller
June 9th 2009

Return Trip to Haiti!! Central America Caribbean » Haiti

That's right, I leave in 5 days! I am so excited to get back to the Mission Haiti orphanage and all the people of Ti-Rivier. This trip will be different then the other trips I have been on. The two other times that I have gone, they have been medical trips. I don't have a medical professional so while it was a great experience, I didn't feel like I was being used to my highest potential. This trip, Mission Haiti will be partnering with Youth With A Mission Minneapolis. There is a youth group from Seattle, WA going through YWAM Mpls [View Full Entry]

By Natmo
February 18th 2009

Haiti Central America Caribbean » Haiti

Haiti, where do I begin. Immediately after crossing the border one could feel the difference between the two sides of the island. The people, the animals, the buildings, the air- everything felt quite unique. One part of the experience that stuck out to me the most was the fact that we, being tourists, mostly white tourists, did not receive attention like we did in the Dominican Republic. In the Dominican Republic, the constant cat calls, remarks, shouting and what not is all the rage in the DR. Very obvious, very "rude" by N. American standards. But, in Haiti the gawking really [View Full Entry]

By Emilita
January 17th 2009

Back in Ayiti Cheri Central America Caribbean » Haiti » Petionville

Camp Ebeneizer
visiting the desolate temporary-shelters of hurricane victims in Gonaive, Haiti

Sitting here in my mother's lofty Petion-Ville apartment with an unbeatable view of Port-au-Prince sprawled out in the valley below, I am amazed at how the last month has flown by in a blur of Christmas holidays, beach days, impromptu dinners and work excursions to the countryside. After finishing my last undergrad class in early December I flew down to Haiti with a huge snowstorm on my heels. Since then some of the highlights were spending Christmas day at the beach with my mom and a bevy of lovely old friends, washing down grilled lobster with rum punches and catching up [View Full Entry]

By sionfonds
November 18th 2008

From Port au Prince to Belle Anse Central America Caribbean » Haiti » Belle Anse

Kids waiting at the clinic

Our time for the clinic in Belle Anse was limited so we had decided to leave directly from the airport and get to Belle Anse that first night. In theory it was possible, but I began to have second thoughts when, even my co-director Guesno Mardy, who generally thinks anything is possible, was a little hesitant. ( He had seen the road I had not). Driving through Port au Prince for the first time is always a shock. So many people, so much happening, tap taps and woman selling food and everything else right beside the road. One of my favorites [View Full Entry]

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