The devastation here is unbelievable. And the problem didn’t start with the earthquake. The mindset of the Haitians is so different than Americans. Most of them just simply want to leave, yes they care about their families, but besides that they want to cut ties with Haiti. When the earthquake hit it gave Haiti a new beginning because all of a sudden the world cared, but even with all the help, food, supplies, and water that has been given the nation is still in a horrible state. Many of the YWAM Port au Prince and St. Marc leaders believe the condition of the nation hasn’t changed because there hasn’t been any discipleship; food and water are always given, wells are even dug, but the people don’t know how to maintain anything.
Right now the YWAM bases are working on teaching the people in tent cities irrigation techniques and how to maintain a house (which we will HELP them build). There is a need, but first there needs to be action on their part. A mind set needs to be changed, before Haiti can move forward.
Millions of dollars have been thrown at Haiti since January and when I drive the streets here there is no sign of it.
Right now the YWAM bases are working on teaching the people in tent cities irrigation techniques and how to maintain a house (which we will HELP them build). There is a need, but first there needs to be action on their part. A mind set needs to be changed, before Haiti can move forward.
Millions of dollars have been thrown at Haiti since January and when I drive the streets here there is no sign of it.
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