I had some small preconceived notions before coming to Haiti as I had been with Sewanee once before during the spring break of 2017. During this spring break trip I do believe a lot of work got completed, but the level of Haitian immersion was an aspect that I did not foresee. During the spring… more →
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trip logs
Summer Chores
Each time my team has traveled to either Morne Michel or Bois Jolie the residents of these towns have helped us transport our provisions up and down the mountains via mules. Usually what happens is they meet us where our driver drops us off and we load our food and water for the next day… more →
trip logs, Zanmi Foto
Responsibilities
Everyone has a job, from getting the water in the morning to maintaining a healthy farm. As you get older you become responsible for larger tasks. Duties are handed down from older generations to younger ones. Children learn to help with household chores from a very young age by watching their parents or older siblings.… more →
Zanmi Foto
Zanmi Foto Update
This past month, I along with several students and faculty from Sewanee had the opportunity to return to Bois Jolie and visit the homes of the four families in that village who have partnered with the Zanmi Foto project. It was a wonderful experience to be greeted as old friends and sit in the shade… more →