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Every year we commemorate the 18th of May because it is Haitian flag day. Even though our country is ladened with problems, and many schools still remain closed, we at the Matènwa Community School felt it even more important to celebrate our country’s flag day. We organized a few things to entertain the population. Starting [...]

For the people of Lagonav the earthquake hit us in three different waves. The first wave was most visible: thousands of homes have broken walls. The poorest of the poor, who had no cement in their walls of rock and limestone are now being hit with wind and rain. Their bed sheets are not enough [...]

by Schuyler Engel
Hello again from Ile de Lagonav. Life here continues to be a struggle for most and nearly impossible for others 2.5 months after the earthquake. Homes that cracked will only get rebuilt slowly as people are able to save the money. Unfortunately, accumulating any savings now will be even more [...]

Lots of good news. Men anpil chay pa lou: many hands lighten the load. With donations from you and others we bought $7,500.00 worth of rice and beans: 4400 pounds of beans and 15600 pounds of rice arrived. Abner, Benaja, Enel, Feronel, and Robert were all there to help load it onto a truck and bring [...]

by Schuyler Engel
Mwen rele Syèl.
Given it’s only been a week my Kreyòl is coming along. The translation is: My name is Sky. Actually my name is Schuyler Engel. I’ve traveled here with Chris to do some blogging for the community and to learn Kreyòl. (I’m a social worker in Cambridge, formerly at [...]

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