Today I learned quite a bit about why people come to stay in this little slice of paradise. It is not just to serve others, but to help people develop a sustainable economy. At present, I have three roommates whom I have never met before. One is working with a tree that produces a bean that will be used to generate fuel and a couple of other needed things. He is teaching farmers how to properly grow and care for the tree and how to harvest the bean correctly. Another gentleman is setting up sustainable businesses all around Haiti, run by Haitians, using Haitian goods, serving Haitians. The last man staying with me works for the government of Haiti in the agriculture department.
Bethlehem Ministry is intent on Haitians creating and running jobs for and with Haitians. At times, outside help is needed to get started. And outside expertise.
Today, our group of six broke into three different work groups: our two doctors went to the clinic to see patients, two people went on a Cholera prevention campaign to a rural village, and two people stayed behind to work on some of the storage issues around the camp. It is interesting to listen and share stories from each of the three groups. There is plenty to do here in Haiti, that is for sure!
Adrian Martin
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