Each week the kids in the outpatient and inpatient program are weighed Measurements are taken for height and the upper arm is measured in cm Besides physically looking at the child, we use weight, height and arm cm to determine which program the child will be in. If they are
For those planning on long term residence in Haiti, it will be necessary to obtain a Permis de Sejour. Here is some information from the US Embassy on the pertinent requirements and fees. Although these numbers are 1 year old, these statistics on cholera from the Ministry of Public Health
GVADK has long had a commitment to planting trees. Here is a short youtube video regarding the importance of planting trees in Haiti. Technology is impacting developing nations. They are using 3D printers in Haiti to make umbilical cord clamps. Phenomenal. Creative solutions in Malawi. Last year they decided to sell
The Haitian government successfully negotiated a $2 increase in the fee each Caribbean Cruise passenger pays to visit Labadie, Haiti. Labadie is a secluded beach resort on the north coast of Haiti. Starting March 2015, the fee/ passenger will rise from $10 to $12 per passenger. The increased revenue will
A good laugh heals a lot of hurts. — Madeleine L’Engle A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. — Proverbs 17:22 A smile is a curve that sets everything straight. — Phyllis Diller A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from
We have a wonderful organization called Formula One Life that has been helping many children, not just here in Haiti, but all over the world. They have been faithful year after year to help meet a portion of our need for infant formula for the babies in the ICU and Rescue Center.
