Sunday, January 12, 2014 marks the fourth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti. In Haiti, the anniversary was marked by an understated ceremony
The Wall Street Journal’s Melanie Grayce West writes a story on Carol Roye and her colleagues’ efforts to train and accredit nurses in Haiti, leading
Two years after the earthquake leveled much of Port-au-Prince and other parts of Haiti- many still live in tents – awaiting promised aid. rebuild the
The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti has announced the appointment of Sikhumbuzo Vundla as the Chief of Operations. This is a new position for the diocese, created to help manage the many programs and activities developed in response to the January 12, 2010 earthquake.
NBC’s Today show reported on the restoration work that has begun at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port au Prince, Haiti. The murals depicting Haitians in traditional Biblical scenes were created in the 1940’s and are being restored with help from the Smithsonian Institution.
Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Trinity Wall Street in New York have announced a $500,000 joint matching gift to the Episcopal Church’s Rebuild Our Church in Haiti appeal. The grant, meant as a challenge to other congregations involved in the campaign to fund reconstruction of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
“Much remains to be done to address the long-term needs for permanent housing, clean water and sanitation, and other basic necessities that will help to restore justice, dignity and peace to the people of Haiti.”
Bishops of The Episcopal Church offer pastoral letters this week as Haiti marks one year since the devastating earthquake
“I get a sense that the Haitian people are trying to get their lives back together,” said Serio. “There’s still a very long way to go.”