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.
The objective of MOH 500 is to build a community, not just a housing project. This will be accomplished by establishing a church, school, market place, and playing fields. In addition, Mission of Hope believes that with the larger lots and proper utilization of the garden area, many of the families can grow enough food not only for themselves but also to sell in the markets.
The families will receive their homes free of charge; however, each family will be required to pay a marginal monthly community fee ($50 Haitian/$6.25 U.S.) for a period of five years. These fees are designed to create a vested interest by the families throughout the process. After the five year period, each family will receive a deed for their home and land, and will have 100% ownership.
Our desire for this project is to build homes with, by, and through Haitians, which helps aid the local economy and builds community. On any given day there are about 100 Haitians employed through this project, with only a handful of visiting North American volunteers assisting.
Our cost to provide a home for a Haitian family is $6,000 USD. Each 42’ x 90’ lot provides a 16’ x 19’ three room block home, with a patio and a patio awning. Haitians can eventually add-on if they wish. Each home will have a toilet (outhouse) and a shower room (outside). The home will also be painted inside and out. The perimeter of the lot will be lined with a cactus-like plant, which is common in Haiti. Each home will also have 6 moringa trees, 2 almond trees, 1 orange tree, 1 citron tree, 3 banana trees, 1 coconut tree, 1 mango tree and 1 papaya tree.
If you’re thinking of adopting a home building project, please know that 100% of your donation will go to the comprehensive construction plan that involves much more than the simple building of a home. You are contributing to the construction of a community.
Progress to Date
Goal: 500 Homes Funding Needed: $3,000,000
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Diagram of MOH 500 Community
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