DISASTER RELIEF
Haiti has a history of disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, famines, and political unrest. For the past couple of years, Haiti has faced a new disaster as gangs have all but taken over the country. Currently, millions of Haitians around the country are suffering from gang violence, extreme hunger, inflation, and joblessness, and they continue to be hit by natural disasters.
The preparedness and forward-thinking methods that PLH has put into place are already bearing fruit and have helped to preserve the organization and our community. These measures include a strong collaborative network in Camp Marie with pastors and community leaders, safety measures to secure the campus and equipment, and increased food and water security.
NEW! FEMA TRAINING
In October of 2024, PLH began virtual FEMA training for first responders, emergency managers, and other members of the community.
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS RELIEF
Severe political unrest such as that which has plagued Haiti in recent years can lead to a major humanitarian crisis where people struggle to feed their families, food prices increase substantially, people are unable to work and schools close.
Hunger is at an all-time high as Haiti continues to face challenges of gang violence, inflation, and famine. PLH and our community are not immune to these challenges.
As a response to this crisis, Project Living Hope has devised a multi-faceted relief strategy. Our mission is to empower, not to enable or create dependency. This is why we choose to offer short-term relief in times of crisis by empowering individuals and partnering with churches within the community.
Youth Participant Nutritional Program
Our soccer coaches noticed a significant decline in the nutrition of our players. As a result, players in our sports academy receive a weekly hot meal. We hope to increase our feeding budget to meet this urgent need of our players.
Emergency Food Relief
We partner with the 16 churches in our community to help provide food assistance. All the local church leaders participate in the planning of the relief effort and the local churches are the ones who distribute the food to those who need it most. These efforts help the churches meet urgent needs within their community.
Planting for Tomorrow
The gardens on the PLH campus provide produce used in our players and staff lunches, and staff are also able to take some produce home to help feed their families.
We also invest in local farmers to help bolster the agricultural efforts within the community. Creating opportunities for the Haitian people to grow more will empower them to sustain themselves through this challenging time.
Employment
We create short-term work opportunities for locals. During times of crisis, many are unable to go about their normal work due to road closures, gas shortages, and other challenges. These job opportunities allow individuals to spend their time in purposeful work and earn money which empowers them to provide for their families.
DISASTER RELIEF CENTER
When a storm is approaching Haiti, people in the endangered areas often have no idea about its possible severity or, if they do, they have nowhere safe to go. Project Living Hope will be building a large facility specifically designed to provide emergency shelter in times of need.
Until the disaster relief center is built, PLH will continue to partner with local organizations, people stateside knowledgeable in disaster preparedness, and local leaders in order to provide relief in times of disaster.
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