Come on Along! MR Vision Trip to Haiti
This MREF Vision trip is uniquely designed to give travelers an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of education in Haiti. With visits to Haitian schools, the Haitian countryside and the urban environment of Port-au-Prince, visitors will better understand Haiti and its people. Specifically, the team will visit Children of Hope Orphanage and School in Thomazeau which has been a recipient of two MREF grants.
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world. Here are some statistics:
- Average Income Below $2/day
- 70% Unemployment
- 30% Food Insecure
- 90% of schools require tuition, books and uniforms
- 60% of children do not finish 6th Grade
- 80% of teachers have no formal training
The MREF trip will be organized by The Joseph School (www.thejosephschool.org) a US 501(c)3 operating in Cabaret, Haiti. All travel expenses will be paid to The Joseph School and will be tax deducible for US Income Tax purposes.
Trip Itinerary
- Sunday, March 6 – Travel Day. Fly into Port-au-Prince. Travel to Kaliko Beach Resort for check-in and dinner.
- Monday, March 7 – Travel to Thomazeau to visit Children of Hope Orphanage and School, MREF grant recipient.
- Tuesday, March 8 – Visit 2 schools: A typical Haitian school in Minotre and The Joseph School in Cabaret. Visit the future home of The Joseph School, recently acquired land.
- Wednesday, March 9 – Travel back to the US
Trip Cost
Estimated at $750 + airfare, includes:
- In-Country Transportation
- Lodging, breakfast and lunch (Monday and Tuesday)
- Translator
A $1000 payment is due by Friday, February 5. Balance will be due prior to departure.
The Joseph School will book and coordinate air transportation from the various home cities.
Travel costs are based on 5-12 travelers. If more than 12 people sign up selections will be made based on receipt of the initial $1000 payment.
To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, please contact:
Kristyn Cummings
615.724.6073
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8 年Incredible cause! Hope I could be a part of it in the future years to come! Good luck!
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8 年Hi Jim, we have discussed Haiti in the past. I wish your group would visit the organization I founded in Jacmel. www.acffc.org Please have a look of how far we have come, and let me know if there is any possibility of an add on to Jacmel, which is an amazing artistic place.