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Board member, Tracy Metzler,  and Wish for Haiti representatives, Doug Woodson, Nick Metzler and Dan Jepson, depart today for the Dominican Republic on their way to Haiti.  Tomorrow they will visit the children and Father Bien-aime in Ouanaminthe and they will begin to solidify plans for the future orphanage.

This past weekend Wish for Haiti was honored to be included in an amazing concert by Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), produced by Bay Chamber Concerts in Rockport, Maine.  DBR is an innovative Haitian-American musician whose energy and music are nothing short of electric.  He is fantastic. The concert was a sold-out event where he and [...]

Ten-year-old Farah has been at the orphanage for a long time.  Sometimes she is quick with a smile and at other times she holds back and seems to be shielding herself from the world.  She could use the help of an orthopedist.  She is clearly a strong and resilient child.

All of the children are now attending school at Hope for Haiti’s Children’s Center!  This is truly an amazing development. We have reports of some of their favorite things — “writing,”  “studying,” and “the playground.”

Wish for Haiti has received a major contribution from artist Jonah Jones of Bermuda.  Mr. Jones wanted to do something substantial for the children after the earthquake, so he began right away to sell paintings out of his studio for their benefit.  Through his creativity and generosity, and because of the largess of his collectors, [...]

This is fourteen year old Vanessa.  She was brought to Father Bien-aime several years ago by relatives.

We just received this photo of some of the children with Dr. Doug Woodson when he was in Ouanaminthe.

Nine year-old Tamaelle is bright and conscientious.  She loves to draw and dance.

Aldora and Regina seem like two peas in a pod.  The two little girls are together playing most of the time.  Aldora is wide-eyed, trusting and affectionate.

Since they arrived at Ouanaminthe, the children have been at Hope for Haiti’s Children’s Center.  Hope for Haiti’s Children’s Center welcomed them with open arms right from the beginning.  They provided transportation from Port-au-Prince, food, water, and shelter.  They have also given them affection and space to play!  Some of the children are beginning to [...]