"The rainy season is looming. When you ask people who live in these places, on the streets, in tents made of pieces of tissue, and with plastic, What are they panicking about the most right now? They all have the same answer, “Rain.” Myriam's newsletter, Feb 24, 2010
"We decided to go down to the encampment and interview individuals, and get more specific information. We learned that the Mayor had arrived and kicked them off the property. He said they could move behind that piece of land, to a ravine." Holli's newsletter, Feb 18, 2010
The mission of PINP is long-term personal development through partnership, but we are also working to provide immediate need during this crisis. Go here for details or to donate.
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“We use candle every night, but we often don’t have money to buy it. Sometime we sleep in the darkness. Me I have always headache, fever. I love to tell history and the truth. I would like to become a famous person, a doctor.” Leonise Cadet
Cola is ten years old, and is not going to school, but she would love to return. She eats just one meal a day, but sometimes they have nothing at all, and then she just stays in bed. She sleeps on the dirt floor since there is no bed. Cola is also sick, but there is no money for her to see a doctor. Sponsorship level: $12 per month.
“I share the food for ten people. The amount of food is never enough for us. Sometimes, we go two or three days without solid food. I am a kind woman. I am helpful, sincere, and forgiving. I would to become a beautician.” Farah Jeune
“My father is a carrier of loads. I am sleeping on the floor. I am sometimes going to sleep without anything all day. I like to jump rope and am serious. I want to become a dress maker.” Roodelinle Janvier
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“Health is always a problem. I feel anemia and stomachache. We sleep on the ground. When it is raining I cannot sleep because the ground is wet. The first thing in my life is to go back to school. I would like to become a lawyer.” Nacilia Breuce
“I wash dishes, scrub the floor, carry the water, sweep the floor. I don’t feel good because I am always working. I never have fun and I don’t like to play. I loves school, but I can’t go, I am very unlucky. I eat once a day, at noon, but the food is not enough for me.” Marie-Ange Joanise
“I never went to school even a day. My mother is dead since 9 years. I am living here for 8 years with an old woman named Lisa as restavek (child slave). I am always tired and I never have time to rest. I can’t be happy because I have no freedom.” Dorce Jamine
“My mother has sent me to live with another lady because she does not have enough food and money to take care of us. Sometimes I remain around 3 days without solid food. I wish I could go to school one day, and go to university. I would also like to get away from the situation that I am in as a restavek [child slave].” Sonia Samedy
