Update from Haiti

Last spring I was part of a team that installed a large solar system on a clinic in Haiti. The clinic, which is about 70 miles from the epicenter, survived the earthquake with little damage. But, like all of Haiti, it faces many challenges ahead.

People continue to comes to Les Cayes and other cities nearby by the hour. There is major urban-rural migration. The situation for gas is very bad. WHERE YOU CAN FIND IT, diesel (which is used for cars and generators) sells for 13 USD a gallon. The solar system has kept the power on at the clinic but the gas shortage will impact the clinic's ability to use their 2 ambulances. Because of the port in Port au Prince being closed and damaged roads medical supplies will become in short supply. The clinic is anticipating a hearty increase in expenses to maintain even the simplest of operations.

Contributions to Maison de Naissance are critical to their future viability. I thank those of you who have already made contributions, and I thank those of you who have reached out to others with MN's story, to engage support. I encourage everyone to do both, as you are able. Thank you for your consideration.