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Haiti earthquake: 10 years later

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Bernie

January 12 will mark the 10 year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. On January 12, 2010 at 4:53 pm, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit an area about 25 kilometres from Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince. In the aftermath of the disaster, between … Continue reading →

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Water in Crisis – Haiti

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Bernie

According to Katherine Sentlinger, there is a severe water crisis in Haiti. She writes the following: “As the poorest nation in the western hemisphere, Haiti has to deal with issues of poverty and water scarcity on a daily basis. According … Continue reading →

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Progress in WASH in Haiti

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Bernie

Water, sanitation and hygiene, known as WASH, is a priority for World Vision in Haiti. Here are some results achieved from October 2017 to September 2018. 10,460 people, including 6,135 children, learned about the importance of water safety, proper sanitation … Continue reading →

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30 Hours for Water

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Bernie

NEXTGEN Ministry at Smythe Street Church will hosting an event called “30 Hours for Water” on November 15-16. Middle school and high school students will participate in a number of activities to increase awareness of issues related to water and … Continue reading →

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