With fervor and fanfare Nov. 1st was a great day in the life of Terrier Rouge.  Clinique Esperance et Vie was dedicated.  Many Haitians along with people from Athens, GA and Warrenton, VA celebrated this occasion with a Health Fair. 

Dear Friends,

You, our friends, have been exceedingly generous in your donations to relief efforts. The three storms that hit Haiti recently did lasting damage to transportation systems, particularly bridges and roads, and trucks normaly carrying food to all corners of Haiti are unable to roll. In addition, farms that would feed people for the next six months were washed away.

Father Bruno bought food in bulk, packaged it in one-week rescue packages, and delivered it in his truck to places accessible to him in Terrier Rouge. He reached 1500 families in Gonaives, Grosmorne, Paulette, Phaeton and Terrier Rouge.

Donors who want a detailed report can email info@BethlehemMinistry.org for a copy.

This summer, Meagan Berry and Tiffany Yeh taught basic hygene to 450 students, and demonstrated body organs on T shirts. They come from the Rice University "Beyond Traditional Borders" project, where they are obtaining Master's degrees.

Here is a picture of the clinic taken on May 22. The roof is on, the tile is laid, the stairwell is finished and electrical outlets are in place. It is a miracle!

The funds to finish the building are in the bank, and we have enough to begin the process of buying medicines and equipment. However, we still need to find the funds for staffing. Don't forget us!

Just returned from Haiti.  First floor of Clinique Espérance et Vie is becoming a reality.  20 workers are employed, the roof of the first floor has been poured.  Walls will go up at the end of the week; flooring shortly thereafter.  Your gifts have made a difference! 

Meetings with Haitian doctors, other healthcare centers, consultants in Port au Prince, the Terrier rouge community, as well as our own Pere Bruno makes me realize that a birthing center is a primary consideration.  For all that we do is meeting the needs of the area.  It is in relationship with the Haitians that we are so blessed. 

Berry