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Why we are partnering with Haiti Outreach:
- Experience
- Mission & Philosophy
- Communication
- Accountability
The Haiti Mission Team at Forest Hill Church raised the $15,000 needed to provide a community owned and managed well for the village of Gabo. Our partner, Haiti Outreach is now developing the capacity for the village to take responsibility for operating its new well. We have received word that drilling should be starting now. Pray that they find water for a good well.
WHERE IS GABO AND WHAT IS GOING ON THERE?
The Republic of Haiti is divided administratively into ten departments. The departments are further divided into 42 arrondissements, and 140 communes. In the Arrondissement of Hinche, look for the Commune and Municipality of Maissade. (Here is a map with Maissade located.)
The Commune of Maissade is divided into three administrative districts, one of which in the northern area is called Hatty. There is not much reported about this very remote, rural spot on the globe. The little village of Gabo is located in the District of Hatty. Getting to Gabo is difficult and impossible in bad weather.
According to the census taken by its newly formed well management committee, Gabo is a village of 241 persons in 40 households. Water source(s) are miles away and not safe for human use. Most households have latrines, although they may or may not be sanitary.
Taking a census is an exceptional event in any part of Haiti. It is one of the very first community development tasks that Haiti Outreach trains the local well management committee to do. It is not only a matter of counting all the people; it is also a way for the the committee members to establish themselves as responsible and accountable community leaders of the entire project.
Here are some photos Haiti Outreach provided to show us the transformation going on in Gabo right now.
This young woman is filling her water bucket for the long trek back home.
A community meeting in Gabo to prepare for a well.
requires serious education with Haiti Outreach staff animators and teachers.
