I just got this great email from Sister Fidelis!! The local development group (KPA--you can read some more info about them here ) put together a grant application that got accepted. KPA is comprised of 2 or so members from each of 12 nearby villages. The villages are of varying sizes (200-3000+).
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I am happy to announce that with the efforts of our development group, Christians Progress Together, we have procured a $17,500 grant to construct a modest clinic in Abriko to replace the smaller one that we are currently renting.
The money is being awarded through the Haitian government from the World Bank under the supervision of the Pan American Development Foundation. Our project was one of 14 chosen on Wednesday, the 10th, from a field of 42.
Our project received 50 of the 66 votes cast for 3 projects in our area. This, I believe, shows the confidence that people have in our work and capability, and also speaks to the need that we address.
I am very proud of our Service Team (executive committee) who did this entirely on their own. It also shows that the Haitians we work with are taking more and more leadership, and in this case initiative, in addressing the needs of their own people.
Please spread the good news. The best to you each always, Fidelis
The money is being awarded through the Haitian government from the World Bank under the supervision of the Pan American Development Foundation. Our project was one of 14 chosen on Wednesday, the 10th, from a field of 42.
Our project received 50 of the 66 votes cast for 3 projects in our area. This, I believe, shows the confidence that people have in our work and capability, and also speaks to the need that we address.
I am very proud of our Service Team (executive committee) who did this entirely on their own. It also shows that the Haitians we work with are taking more and more leadership, and in this case initiative, in addressing the needs of their own people.
Please spread the good news. The best to you each always, Fidelis
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What a wonderful Christmas gift for the people of Pestel (and Sister Fidelis)!!
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Ben Fredrick
My Blog
http://haitimedical.blogspot.com/
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Ben Fredrick
My Blog
http://haitimedical.blogspot.com/
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