March 2010

 

This village was adopted by a church in the states 10 months ago. It is amazing what a few dollars and resources can do for a village.

In 10 short months, this village has obtained:

 

Clean Water Wells.
Latrines have been moved away from the water source to reduce contamination of water source.
Gardens have been planted and fenced in to keep the animals out
An agriculturist has been hired to come in and teach them how to farm the land and plant crops.
Teachers have been hired for the school.
A Motorcycle was purchased for the Professor to travel back and forth to the village each day.
Sewing Machines were purchased and School uniforms sewn for the children who are sponsored.
Cooks were trained and hired to cook for the school children.
Babies are starting live healthier.
Footings were hand dug for the new school and church building.

"Friendships have been formed."

 

 

One Village at a time

 

Village Makeover is a concept that formed when Pastor Rick and Debbie visited the United States. They were watching “Extreme Home Makeover” and decided that they could do the same in Haiti.

 

Once Pastor Rick and Debbie started working with several different churches in the United States, villages and lives started changing in Haiti. Once a village is chosen by the church, a master plan is created for the village.

 

This plan addresses the basic needs of the people first, and then teaches them how to sustain themselves by using the land around their village to grow crops, raise livestock, and create businesses to generate income and jobs.

 

In a country that has 90% unemployment and contaminated water and food resources, it is vital to work on getting the basic needs of Haitians met first. These include: Clean Water, Food, Shelter, Medical Treatment, and the Love of Jesus Christ.  New Life Haiti (Pastor Rick and Debbie Hutchinson) strongly believe, with the love of others- becoming the feet and hands of Christ, Haiti can be changed one village at a time.