Haiti

So...why Haiti? 
  • 153 million orphans worldwide
  • The population of Haiti is approximately 10 million 
  • Since the earthquake in 2010, the number of orphans has doubled to 750,000
  • Haiti has the highest percentage of orphans than any other country in the Western Hemisphere
  • 1/10 children in Haiti die before age 5
  • 40% of the population is under the age of 14
  • 80% of Haitians live under the poverty level
  • The average income in Haiti is $480/year
  • Only 53% of Haitians can read and write
  • The average caloric intake is 400 cal/day
  • 1/50 are living with HIV/AIDS, the highest rate in the Western Hemisphere
  • The life expectancy is 50 years old
  • Haiti is considered to be one of the five most corrupt countries in the world
  • French and Creole are the official languages
  • About 50% of the population practices voodoo
If these statistics don't floor you or give you some insight as to why we are doing what we are doing, read them again. 
Our hearts have been burdened.  We can't look away. We have to respond.

1 comment:

  1. Thank you Amber and Trevor for responding to God's call! These numbers are staggering. Praying for you all in this process. We love you and are on your team...whatever you need!

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