Hit the road

Putting up some electrical wiring outside the house. 

Quick update! I am going to try to put up more pictures this time!

Some people will be getting electricity in their homes for the first time ever!

I had a field trip out to Thomassique. We helped get another matron (home birth attendant) program off the ground at Hospital St. Joseph. I took an hour and a half motorcycle ride on some need-of-repair (that’s an understatement) roads to help Miss Marthe, our trainer, get the first class started. They have a small but lively group of matrons who were eager to participate and learn. The course will last for 20 weeks, after which I will help celebrate the finish with another grand graduation.

Miss Marthe and the class of matrons on their first day.

School children using the Jerry Can (water filter).

I also took a trip out to Clory, not so long of a ride this time, to take pictures of the school, children, and proposed sites for future projects. The VMI Engineers Without Borders Chapter Club will be making a trip to Haiti for their spring break. I am helping with their housing, transportation, and preparations for some building projects at Clory. Looking forward to that!

Everyone wants to see themselves in the picture!

Some of the children playing in the field by the school.

It’s a very busy time with the class finishing, students needing jobs, employees needing salaries, and volunteers needing direction. I’m beginning to think that maybe this job would be better with two people! But, I am getting a break from all of it this weekend. I will be going home for Thanksgiving. A list minute call, but I am looking forward to seeing family and friends. Happy Holidays to everyone!