As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti. We desire to serve the nation of Haiti, and see lives changed.
As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti. We desire to serve the nation of Haiti, and see lives changed.
Mission of Hope has been in Haiti since 1998, and has an established infrastructure to provide aid immediately after disasters. Over the past few years, we have been one of the first responders in disasters such as the 2008 hurricanes and 2010 earthquake. Our facility warehouse and distribution system allow us to deliver food and water where needed, while our medical clinic is available to treat affected patients.
In October of 2010, an epidemic of Cholera started to spread through the nation of Haiti. Since then, thousands have died from the infection, which is primarily transmitted through contaminated drinking water or food. Mission of Hope’s main course of action continues to be education about the prevention and treatment of Cholera. We also are assisting cholera clinics that our in our area. Learn More: Cholera Relief
On Jan 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7 earthquake, leaving an estimated 230,000 people dead, 300,000 injured, and over a million homeless. Mission of Hope was immediately on the scene providing medical care to the injured, along with food, water, and shelter to those displaced. As a result of the earthquake, Mission of Hope started a prosthetics lab to provide custom fit prosthetic limbs to the many amputees throughout Haiti. Learn More: Earthquake Relief
Within the span of 30 days, four separate hurricanes - Fay, Gustav, Hanna, and Ike – battered the country of Haiti, leading to the deaths of more than 800 people. Mission of Hope quickly responded by providing water filtering systems, meals, and shelter for many of those affected.
On Oct 9, 2007, Haiti was hit with torrential rains, causing large floods. The area that was hit the hardest was Cabaret and the mountains above Titayen, both near the Mission of Hope campus. The floods affected more than 55,000 people, with many losing all their possessions. Through a partnership with Convoy of Hope and a grant secured from USAID, Mission of Hope was able to immediately provide food for many of those devastated by the storm.
