HAIT & T Foundation is a concerned group of Trinidadians who have decided to undertake the rebuilding of La Madeleine Orphanage in Haiti. The building for one hundred children was a recent construction and was ready to begin operations when the earthquake struck. Now, there are only ruins.
What happened on 12th January 2010 was a disaster of magnitude that would have sent any country reeling. It is the greatest humanitarian disaster on record. More than 222,570 people died, 300,572 injured and 1.3 million homeless-the entire population of Trinidad and Tobago. The first response delivered basic shelter to survivors. Today, more than 1 year later humanitarian needs are still acute. There is a great need to ensure a better long term future, not just for survivors in the most affected areas but throughout the country.
At the present moment an orphanage is ever more important, considering the large number of children who lost parents on January 12th. HAIT &T Foundation chose to rebuild La Madeleine, the orphanage run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny. The group is confident that once the orphanage is constructed it would have longevity as it would be managed by the Cluny Sisters. The children would be offered adequate nourishment, good health, education as well as equipping them with moral and spiritual values.
The disaster of Haiti is slipping from the headlines and from our attention. We must recommit ourselves now to our role in supporting the Haitian people. Please give of your time, talent and financial resources in order to make this worthwhile project a reality.
The PROJECT: Rebuilding La Madeleine Orphanage
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30 October 2011 - Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny 175th Anniversary Brunch - Proceeds to the Rebuilding of La Madeleine Orphanage
Thank You to ALL of YOU who came to the brunch and the very many of You who supported our Raffle!
Sr. Yannick who represented the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny (who will be running La Madeleine), of Port au Prince wants you to know also of their gratitude for all your contributions. May God Bless You!
The Prize Giving will take place at Sr. Francis Xavier Heritage Hall, St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain, on November 9 2011, 5.00pm.