Clinic and Medical Care Update

Lots of questions are coming in about the plans for the new clinic in light of the earthquake. The clinic is still very much a priority -- the ability to provide more adequate medical care is needed now more than ever. The medical ripple effect of this unprecedented disaster will unfortunately be felt for months and years to come; just providing care for the new amputee population alone will be a task. Public health issues are already on the rise across Haiti, and medical care will be needed for the additional children who will be new in residence at Pwoje Espwa as a result of the quake. The population needing medical care in the villages surrounding Pwoje Espwa will also increase, as more people from a collapsed Port-au-Prince resettle in the countryside. It just goes on and on ...

The earthquake has caused an immediate increase in building supply costs. Donations are being accepted to help with this, as well as with ongoing needs to sustain operations of the new clinic (i.e., purchasing medical supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, and staffing). See donation information in the right-hand column if you would like to help. Thank you!