What are you doing right now? We have many activities going on right now.  Our top priorities are security, food/water, repairs and education.  In addition, we are trying to meet the needs of employees and members of our community by providing food, repairs, shelter, etc.  All missionaries and staff members here have their assignments and priorities. We are building up our security detail and operations.  We are making repairs and planning for the big task of rebuilding of the MDL walls.  We are setting up our expanded clinic and addressing the health and medical needs of the community.  We are seeking well-drillers and other clean water solutions to help our community.  In addition, we are coordinating with our people in the U.S. to get the needed people and supplies over here.

Where are your funds going? Please note that 100% of donated earthquake relief funds will go to relief efforts.  Relief efforts include providing medical care, food, water and shelter to the community, especially those hardest hit.  We especially are seeking to find children who have been orphaned by the disaster.  Please note that because the need is so great here we are trying to make the funds last so that we can help more people.  Teams and individuals coming to help must pay their own way and cover living costs while here.  We are seeking donated food, clean water and supplies so that we can use the funds for the most critical needs.

Can I give supplies?  If so, where can I send them? Right now we have no constant way to transport supplies.  We currently have a storage unit filled with mostly medical supplies.   We do currently need the following: flashlights, extension cords, solar lights, small generators, and tarps.   If you have access to donating these items please contact Alicia Simmons our Relief Coordinator.  We will be packing supplies in 50lb duffel bags that can accompany travelers who fly here.  Please contact our Relief Coordinator before gathering supplies.  You can contact her at: Alicia@childhope.org   

When can I go to help? We need some people right away.  Doctors, school administrators and teachers with ESL training, who are committed to stay for a longer term (3-6 months).  The first step in joining a team or going long term, is to complete the form at our web site at http://www.childhope.org/about/going_to_haiti_earthquake_relief.html.  we can then assess where and when you might be needed, and will be contacted about the next steps when they come available.  Most of the critical tasks will likely be completed in the next 2-3 months.  After that, we will start scheduling regular teams.

“I feel the Lord is leading me to go... why do i have to wait?"  We believe the Lord does and has called people to Haiti.  That is why we are here.  The Lord may, however, be calling you to other ministries in Haiti that could use your gifts as well.  If you feel called and we do not have the need for your gifts at this time, perhaps we can refer you to other organizations in the region that may be a better fit for your gifting.

Do I have to be a Christian to come?  Not necessarily.  Please note that we are a Christian organization and are raising our children as such.  Therefore, with that said, we do require that those who teach, oversee or are leading our children to be born again believers.  We also require that all visitors honor our rules pertaining to modesty in dress, use of language, curfews, etc.

Why can’t I just show up and help?  We only have limited accommodations/resources for visitors, and we have many people coming in the next few weeks.  Because of that, we are only hosting those who are preapproved/invited.  If someone shows up at our facility in Haiti who is not preapproved they will be referred to other lodging alternatives.

How do I get the money there?  Our web site is the best way to make fast donations electronically.  Donated funds will be wired to us in