DESTINATIONS
Volunteer in HAITI
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Haitian Creole, English
POPULATION: 10 million (2007)
GDP per CAPITA (PPP US$): Haiti $790 Canada $36,687 (2008)
% of Population BELOW POVERTY LINE: 80% (2008)
United Nations Human Development Index (HDI)
The HDI measures the average progress of a country in human development. It provides a ranking of 179 countries based on three dimensions of human development: living a long and healthy life, being educated and having a decent standard of living.
HAITI Country Ranking #149
WHY VOLUNTEER IN HAITI?
Even prior to the devastating earthquake in January 2010, Haiti has remained the least-developed country in the western hemisphere. Natural and man-made disasters, rapid population growth, and periods of economic decline have led to dramatic poverty for most of Haiti’s people. Hunger, food security and lack of access to resources and education are the main issues facing the poor. Volunteers will assist rebuilding and clean-up efforts as directed by DWC Host Partners on the ground in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. Volunteers will also assist in the construction of youth, education, and training centres in the interior of Haiti. Developing World Connections’ long term commitment is to help improve the community members’ life options and to increase their self-sufficiency.
WHAT CAN I DO?
DONATE or VOLUNTEER! Work with locals to rebuild community and critical community infrastructure. No special skills are required. Participants will support Port au Prince and surrounding communities in Haiti with our two Host Partners: Help Tammy Help Haiti, and Centre d'Inspiration Jeunesse.
We invite people who cannot give the gift of time to donate to Haitian rebuilding projects through Developing World Connections. Visit the Donate page or contact us for more ways to be of service.
WHEN CAN I GO?
2012 - Volunteer Experience Schedule |
| APRIL 14 TO APRIL 28 (Cite Soleil - Short Term) |
| MAY 5 TO JUNE 2 (Deslandes - Student) |
| JUNE 9 TO JULY 7 (Deslandes - Student) |
| NOVEMBER 10 TO NOVEMBER 24 (Cite Soleil - Short Term) |
Note: The Volunteer Experiences Schedule will be updated every two weeks. It is subject to change depending on flight arrangements and suitability for host communities.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
For one week, the Program Cost is $1,600 and for two weeks, it's $2,000. This includes the cost of in-country food, on-the-ground transportation, in-country accommodation, program cost, and a substantial direct donation to the host partner and project. It's 100% tax deductible.
