Standing with Haiti Many of you have asked what we can do to help the people of Haiti. Here is one way to help. From Wynn Walent, the Executive Director for Locally Haiti: To the many of you who have already generously donated, and to those who are asking how you can help, all relief donations will go towards securing requested supplies, and to direct financial support to our local partners. In the medium and long-term there are difficult decisions and dialogues ahead. These will include assessments of physical structures and continued discernment on how we can best reinforce our existing programs, assist in recovery, and support durable, community-led development. As always we will rely on our long-term relationships and local leaders in Haiti, listening first, and then marshaling resources to help. The word kouraj, pronounced koo-rahj, is used frequently in Haiti. It literally means courage, but it represents much more. Think of it as a mix of courage, abiding faith, psychological and spiritual support, and deep belief in what’s possible despite the longest odds. Bon kouraj, is often said as a wish for, and a granting of, courage for the day ahead. In addition to the direct aid we are working to share, we’re sending kouraj to Petit Trou, and we’re hoping for a bit of it here as well, as we continue to seek the right way to help, and to gather all the resources and generosity that we can as a community. Thank you as always for standing with Haiti. |
