Haiti Today
H.A.I.T.I., Inc - Helping Ayiti Improve Towards Independence; a 501(c) (3) Non-Profit
"We support Haitian inspired short term projects that have high impact on families and communities."
Latrine Project
Successful Funding.
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The funds we raised helped build latrines at eleven homes in Lascahobas.** This project provided work for a team of Haitian builders under the direction of "Bossman" Roger.
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A twelve foot hole was dug by hand and lined with rocks. Costing about $700 each, the latrine has a concrete slab floor, cement block walls, tin roof and a wooden door for privacy.
"Why latrines are so important, you may ask?"
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Most Haitian homes in Lascahobas, a rural market town in the central plateau, do not have plumbing or even a pit latrine.
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The price is especially high for the children - compromised health, malnutrition and even death. Children also miss valuable time at school which can result in a continued cycle of poverty.
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In addition, women - from teenagers to the elderly - are vulnerable to physical danger due to the lack of privacy.
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**These homes had been built between 2008-14 by Church of the Redeemer's Haiti Ministry, where H.A.I.T.I. board members became dedicated to helping our Haitian sisters and brothers.
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Building a latrine.
