Haiti

Haiti is known as one of the poorest countries in the world. In 2009, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that Haiti is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, just behind Nicaragua. It's estimated that one in five Haitians are living in poverty, and all face serious daily challenges, spanning from religious disputes to the very real fight to simply survive. On January 12, 2010 a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, collapsing buildings in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The earthquake caused more than two hundred thousand deaths, thousands of injuries, and left more than a million people homeless.  Our United Methodist denomination has been heavily involved in Haiti and has disaster relief personnel on the ground helping with the emergency response in the immediate aftermath of the quake. To see what our denomination is doing in Haiti right now through the United Methodist Committee on Relief  (UMCOR), click here.

Here are some ways you can reach out to help our neighbors in Haiti:

MISSION TRIPS TO HAITI

Beyond Kansas City Missions is currently sending short-term mission teams of trained and passionate people to help rebuild hope.  Teams will be traveling to and working in the community of Petit Goave which is located on the south peninsula of the island.  This community was significantly affected by the earthquake.

Teams will work with the Methodist Church of Haiti in continued recovery efforts after the devastating earthquake. Teams are working with Haitians to repair and rebuild as well as bring modern technology to the community of Petit Goave.  Teams will also partner with local Methodist men, women, and youth leaders in the areas of community health and wellness, economic empowerment, and education. Adults aged 18 and older are welcome on these trips.

To join a team, you will need to attend Team Training and be certified in Safe and Sacred.   

• To be certified in Safe and Sacred, please click here.
• If you are interested in joining a team, please fill out our international trip application here.

You may read about the work our Haiti teams here.  

DONATE FUNDS

Use the buttons to the right to donate funds online via PayPal, or to donate via your Resurrection Access account. You can also send your contribution (designated for “Haiti Relief”) to the church. Donations will be used to rebuild the churches, schools and communities in partnership with the Methodist Church of Haiti.

Need More Information?

Still have questions about going on a mission trip?  Go to the Preparing for a Trip page for more information, tips, and frequently asked questions.