Hands of Light in Action
~Assisting People In Need~
Day of Rest = Riverbed Hike!
Aug 22nd
The HOLIA team took a hike today with the fearless leader Rebecca! We hiked up a dry riverbed to a small village and distributed headlamps, t-shirts and shoes. The riverbed hike was challenging due to the lack of shade. The most impressive part was the ease and speed that the locals move up and down the riverbed (as we trudged along)! The team had a great time! It was a great day off!
Destruction Still Apparent Throughout Haiti
Aug 21st
This photo was taken last weekend on our way from Fond Parisien to Jacmel (a beach). It is an example of the destruction that is still evident in Haiti 7 months after the earthquake. Even though we enjoyed our weekend at the beach, there were constant reminders of the devestation surrounding us. The beach area we traveled to (Jacmel) was also significantly damaged by the earthquake. Tent cities were scattered around and many of buildings were destroyed. There is so much crumbled building…I wish we could grind it all up and use it to rebuild. We did find a hotel and a lovely beach area to enjoy. Haiti is a beautiful country!
HOLIA Volunteers Interviewed in Elon Magazine
Aug 20th
Hands of Light in Action volunteers, Jen Roberts and Tiffani Bacon are interviewed on pages 12 and 13 of Elon Magazine. Again great articles!
http://issuu.com/elonuniversity/docs/moe_summer_2010/14?mode=a_p
Precipitation, Pageantry & Phase 1 of Village Construction
Aug 20th
HOLIA volunteer Dustin & Sherry from Love A Child report on recent weather handling, a community event and the excitement of near completion of the first phase of 50 Miracle Village houses which will be provided to people with amputations. The families will paint, or help paint, their own houses. Land is already begun to be cleared for Phase Two.
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E-net! – Summer 2010: ‘I would return to Haiti in a heartbeat’
Aug 20th
HOLIA volunteer, Jen Roberts, was interviewed and HERE IS A LINK to the article…. Great job, Jen!
GREAT NEWS FROM LOVE A CHILD
Aug 18th
“Nelio, our Haitian director, just told me the Haitian Government will donate a large piece of land to us! It is between us and Ganthier. We can build a huge Haitian market…it will provide jobs for thousands of earthquake victims. There is enough land to build more houses! So much good news, I can hardly stand it!
Welcome, Diana & Frank & Mallory & Marissa & soon Dustin!
Aug 17th
Diana, PT, and Frank from CA have arrived safely! Diana will be working at the PT clinic, and Frank will be performing several non-medical duties, such as building the new Miracle Village homes and working at the Love A Child distribution center warehouse (assisting orphanages, schools & clinics all over Haiti).
Mallory, returning PT student, and Marissa, PT student, both from the big state of Texas are arriving at this moment. Third-time volunteer Dustin’s plane was delayed, so he will be arriving tomorrow early AM.
Going back for trip #3!
Aug 15th
I’m heading back to Haiti! For anyone that I haven’t told personally yet, I’ve decided to postpone the education a bit & return to the rewarding experience of a lifetime assisting those in need in Fond Parisien.
I’ll be back starting Aug 28 until the end date in Oct. I cordially invite any & all who are interested to get in touch about joining us!
Beach for Betsy, New Opportunity for Carol and Bon Voyage to Mat & Lorin!
Aug 14th
Betsy is off to Jacmel for much deserved rest and relaxation!
Carol (Hand Specialist, OT) has moved on to Adventist Hospital to accomplish her goal to splint as many hands and elbows as are needed.
After over a month of volunteering at the PT clinic and providing mental health services, Mathieu and Lorin are leaving tomorrow to do some touring in the D.R!
Sports Uniforms for Camp Hope / Miracle Village — PLEASE HELP!
Aug 13th
Well, it is official. What Miracle Village wants on ALL their uniforms for soccer, basketball and volleyball. On the front of the shirt, they want “Kan L’Espwa” and on the back with their number, they want “Nou Pa 2!”
I NEED HELP MAKING THIS WISH OF ALL THESE UNIFORMS COME TRUE! Anybody that can help me with this, please step up! You will be the HERO of the camp!
Farewell, Jana & Mackenzie!
Aug 13th
Jana and Mackenzie have transitioned to their next phase here in Haiti; they have gone to the Haitian Christian Mission to spend a couple of days working in the clinic Jana worked in previously.
Thank you, Jana and Mackenzie, for all of your hard work and love! We will miss you greatly!!
What makes you come alive?
Aug 12th
”Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman
Sherry’s Journal at LoveAChild.com
Aug 11th
Go read today’s posting on Sherry’s Journal at www.loveachild.com:
August 10 and 11, 2010 – The Road to Recovery…
Sherry posted pictures of the Camp Hope PT tent & volunteers, and she wrote a very nice article about our work! Thank you, Sherry!
Welcome, Carol!
Aug 11th
Carol, Hand Specialist OT from Georgia, has arrived safely and found Frantz, the driver! They are heading to the camp. Welcome, Carol!
Progress, Pasta and a Pageant
Aug 10th
It has been a great few days at the PT clinic. Patients are really responding to Jana’s techniques, and she is really making some progress with range of motion and pain! She is a highly skilled massage therapist!
Jana (assisted by her mom back home) has provided the volunteers with some delicious food this week. It has lifted our spirits!
Last night, we went to the first ever “Lady Show” (Miss Camp Hope) at Camp Hope! The community spirit was amazing, and people were having a great time!
Jana and Mackenzie have arrived safely with FOOD!
Aug 7th
Jana and Mackenzie arrived safely! And they brought BROWNIES! Yum! We had a delicious dinner from a local Haitian BBQ (roadside food) – spicy chicken, plantains, sweet potatoes and lettuce! It was a great end to a productive day of chart reviews (see Kirstin’s post). Tomorrow we are going to help out in the LAC warehouse, go to church at Camp Hope and clean out the medical supply tent. Good times!
We’ll give anyone a flip flop…
Aug 7th
Good news… A new generator is up and running so we have consistent power which means A/C again, for a few hours each day! Today the PTs went through EVERY existing chart and put them in a database/spreadsheet and also determined which patients needed to be discharged, which ones needed to be hunted down, and which ones are awesome enough to be coming regularly all on their own — a good excuse to spend about 7 hours in the A/C. 
Next week we begin the hunting-down process.
Update from Kirstin
Aug 5th
Patients at the clinic are awesome and so willing to work and get better! I’m loving being here and learning a ton. There’s even something about sleeping outside with nothing but a sheet over my face to keep the mosquitos away and waking up soaked in sweat that I like… I’m just not sure what it is yet! 
“Un perro no se deja su hueso!”
Aug 5th
We’ve begun the long slow process of identifying people who have not returned for therapy in a while. Going to their homes/tents will help us identify how people are doing!
It is great to have Kirstin, Mathieu, and Josh here working in the PT tent. They are hard workers, and we are working well as a team!!!
David (12 years old) told Josh that he shouldn’t leave me in Haiti. Josh asked why not? And David said, “Because a dog never leaves his bone!”
Kirstin’s Arrival
Aug 1st
Kirstin has arrived safely! A little honey leaked out into her bag, but didn’t get on her clothes! AND all her luggage arrived with her!! YEAH! Matieu and I are looking forward to the extra PT hand at the clinic!! Thank you for joining us, Kirstin!!
Weather warnings & proper planning
Aug 1st
Currently there is a tropical depression that might head towards Haiti. Tomorrow AM, they are having a disaster plan meeting for the residents of Camp Hope. I do not want you to worry about the volunteers for they are in the middle of Haiti. Love A Child Orphanage has solid buildings and has been through many many storms!
Meet Keisia
Aug 1st
Meet Keisia – one of my favorite patients! She is a very smart and opinionated girl who is a joy to work with.
PT Progress despite Haitian Heat
Jul 31st
Today was another hot day in Haiti. There was no breeze and the air was sweltering. Even so, we had group therapy this morning followed by a regular PT clinic day. The PT team is tired, but pleased with the work of the week.
Fund Raising Ideas for Sports Equipment for Camp Hope
Jul 31st
Here are 6 ideas to get some thoughts flowing.
Let us finish this project with the feeling of a “GREAT” job well done!
Planning Our Farewell Gift to Camp Hope
Jul 30th
All Past Volunteers–
You all know how much sports mean to the people of Camp Hope. Since we are winding down in Oct, I really want to leave a gift for all. I am hoping that we can come up with uniforms for soccer, basketball and girls volleyball plus soccer shoes (I have the sizes needed).
Fond Parisien Field Hospital![Haiti [HQ] (by Amber Thorne)](http://handsoflightinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/51163_1648092565655_1648074165195_56418_1835_t.jpg)
Haiti [HQ] (by Amber Thorne)
Haitian Hope: Field Hospital
Hallejuhah- HAITI (photo montage by HOLIA volunteer Diana Lamsis, PT)
In Post-Quake Haiti, 1.5 Million Remain Homeless
Need for PTs in Haiti![Trip to Haiti [HQ] (by Laura Jacks)](http://handsoflightinaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/50920_640657460701_640647415831_54772_1454_t.jpg)
Trip to Haiti [HQ] (by Laura Jacks)
Camp Hope July 2010
CAMP HOPE, Haiti June 2010
Haiti (by Diana Lamsis)
Haiti (by Jen Roberts)
Haiti (by Roxanna Watts)
Haiti 2010 (by Megan Brock)
Haiti 2010 (by Sarah Kolp)
Haiti 2010 February
Haiti extended edition! (by Shana Weaver)
Haiti Highlights (by Krysten Salla)
Haiti July 2010 (by Andrea Nissley)
Haiti Slideshow (by Brad Rewold)
Haiti-September 2010 (by Andrea Nissley)
Awesome Volunteers
bonjour Haiti (by Jessi White)
Camp HOPE
Camp Hope Request Photos Oct 2010
Faces of Haiti (by Shannon Hannon)
Haiti (by Amber Thorne)
Haiti (by Catherine Bevilacqua)
Haiti (by Laura Jacks)
Haiti (by Megan Herrmann)
Haiti (by Nicole Lamb)
Haiti (by Rikki Hudson)
Haiti (by Sarah Marx)
haiti 2010 (by Angela Standefer)
Haiti 2010 (by Misty Smith)
Haiti 2010 (by Sarah Benn)
Haiti 2nd Trip – Oct 2010 (by Kevin Martin)
Haiti : Vitality (by Stephanie Hansen)
Haiti =) (by Diana Lamsis)
Haiti Facebook Album (by Donna Corb)
Haiti Medical Mission Trip (by Nicki Sessions)
Haiti Trip (by Gary Standefer)
Haiti Trip, May 2010 (by Emily Nantz)
Haiti ~Surprise love affair of my lifetime~ (by Jana Lynn Gottino)
HOLIA – Hurricane Katrina
HOLIA February Trip
HOPE for Haiti (by Beth Melborne)
Joshua's Haiti Pics
Nou Pa 2