Lespwa Fè Viv
I’ve been back in the US for four weeks now and while I’ve been planning to write one or two more blog posts, I’ve been putting it off...
Woch nan Dlo Pa Konnen Doule Woch nan Soley
The rock in the water does not know the pain of the rock in the sun. I am rounding out my experience here in Haiti and only have about...
Chita Pa Bay - Spring Semester Update
Sitting doesn’t yield. This January, I returned to Haiti with a refreshed since of excitement after spending Christmas and New Years with...
Men Anpil, Chay Pa Lou
Many hands make the load lighter Over the last few months, I have learned time and time again just how difficult it can be to accomplish...
Kay Koule Tronpe Soley Men Li Pa Tronpe Lapli
A leaking roof may fool sunny weather, but cannot fool the rain. Haiti is often referred to as “The Republic of NGOs” because of the...
Dlo Se Lavi
Water is life. This past week, twelve fellow students from Clemson University joined Mary Evelyn and I in Haiti for their spring break....
Twa Fanm Sifi pou fe yon Marche
Three women are enough to make a market. Today is International Women’s Day, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to share some of...
Piti Piti Zwazo Fe Nich
Little by little, a bird builds its nest. This proverb is the one that I have heard over and over again since arriving in Cange. I think...
Dèyè Mòn, Gen Mòn
Beyond mountains there are mountains. A sentiment one will find to be true very quickly walking around Haiti… there’s A LOT of mountains...
Lessons Learned Working in a Resource Constrained Environment
Living and working in Haiti the past month has already taught me so much. The difficulties and realities of operating in a place where...
