My Mission Trip To Haiti

Even as a young child, I knew I wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to interact with people on a daily basis. This deep-rooted love for others originated from the values instilled in me as a child; values of loyalty, dedication, and compassion. Throughout my undergraduate career, I have discovered what is truly important in life and the impact I want to make in my community. I have found I have a strong desire to serve others, to help them and to make a tangible difference in their lives. Over the past four years, I have had the opportunity to serve those in need in my community. Each year, I am involved in numerous service projects that bring food and clothing to low income families, as well as assist in the rebuilding and restoring of homes. Each Thanksgiving, I help collect food, organize donations, and distribute Thanksgiving meals to families who, otherwise, would go without. These service opportunities have taught me how to connect with individuals on a personal level, regardless of our differences in life experiences. I have learned the importance of service, human interaction, and most importantly, listening. My compassion for others, servant attitude, and ability to communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds will help me to succeed in graduate school, as well as allow me to become an exceptional

From early childhood, with the absence of chances and occupations in Haiti, few professions are accessible so I was constantly roused to be a pediatrician however amid my adventure in the US I understood the different imaginative vocations that were accessible and discovered my actual calling. I plan to begin by turning into a marketing advisor than opening my own particular inn and spa in Haiti, to invigorate the economy furthermore deliver occupations in the nation. I might likewise want to subsidize a shelter home/orphanage for the general population. Not many Haitians or from Haitian decent are heard throughout the world in spite of the fact that we are lovely individuals that are roused by one another and take pride in our traditions. My nation has given me the comprehension and consideration that I have today. I have seen my own family attempting to make ends meets and locals battling every day to survive. Given most Haitians are uneducated, education is one of the primary parts that Haitians anticipate free them from the weights of

From the start life has always been a battlefield for me and my family. In Haiti my father had studied to become an engineer despite his poor upbringing and my mother had worked multiple jobs to help support the family. Life in Haiti had already been tough but after a coup d’état and an election there was finally hope that Haitians would have to live under a repressive government no longer. The new government created hope which was then solidified when Duvalier announced his candidacy, by this time he was already a well-known physician that took part in many public health campaigns. My father remembers when Duvalier was elected, with promises of rebuilding a broken country and the happiness that followed, but this did not last. Shortly after

When I was eight years of age, I started to realize that there was an entire word outside of the town, state, and country that I lived in. I became concerned about the lives of others, even those that I didn’t know personally. I often thought “There are people in other countries that don’t even have enough water to live, and I am living an amazing life here in America”. Not only was I concerned for those people, but I took action to help them. It was then that I started a fundraiser to raise money for people that can’t afford the basic necessities to live in third world countries. To this day, I have been saving every penny I could afford to make sure other people can live a better life.

When I was ten years old I gave some families in Haiti some clothes. Yes, I know every family has a clothes, but when you live in an area with people who have less then what you have it is sad. In the summer of 2012 my family and I went Haiti. Before that my mother told me to procure any clothes or shoes that do not fit me to put it in the box. Family members in Haiti would come to be able get any kind of item for their family. Every year my family would consolidate money, clothes, shoes, or toys to bring to Haiti. It would be a 3” by 4” feet box to fit everything people needed.

My leadership and service have helped the community and my family for a positive difference. Though I have some experience, I can’t wait till college where I can gain knowledge and have a wider array of experience to help others. I know that my love of learning and a solid work ethic will be beneficial in college. I have been diligent in academics in high school, and now I hope that in college I can learn and gather the tools I need to make a difference in the world, even if it’s only in one person's life. It’s exciting to think about the future and what God has in store for me. With what I know and have learned so far, I plan on advocating for an organization that I will work with that helps women out of sex trafficking and into healthier lifestyles. If there isn’t one already on my future campus, I’d like to start a program that brings awareness about sex trafficking and teaches the women on campus about self-defense. After college, my life will consist entirely of service and leadership. My plan is to mentor women and help them into an improved life after being rescued from sex trafficking locally and

Being a member of a hard-working class and visiting Haiti, I’ve witnessed the socio-economic conditions that plague my community such as health shortfalls that could’ve been eradicated with education and ingenuity. Born to a Haitian immigrant, in a single parent home, I’ve learned to appreciate the structure and close-knit community that has shaped my outlook on life and define the person I am. In Haiti, every immediate neighborhood, every adult became your parent and transferred into every aspect of my life. This ideology derives from Haiti’s national saying “L’Union Fait La Force”, which means “Unity Makes Strength”. You could not pass a village or neighborhood in Haiti without a woman -- no matter the age -- carrying out food and a bucket

What do you want for your birthday? This question was the beginning of an everlasting memory. For my birthday gift I asked my parents for a missionary trip. They acceded and I got the blessing of joining my church on a trip to Haiti. Preparation for the trip included months of collection of provisions and donations. In addition, I took part in a puppet show and choreography. To prepare for these participations I had to assist to rehearsals every week. Aside from this, the church prepared various workshops for those of us who were taking part of the trip. The workshops provided us with information about the different situations and communities we would encounter as well as the precautions we would have to take in order to avoid diseases. Two

In the fall of 2014 I was presented with the opportunity to go on a missions trip to Zambia. We had a few meetings about this trip and interest grew. Next thing I knew it was March of 2015 and I was headed off to Haiti. Plans had changed but I could never have imagined what great impact this would have on my life.

I had never thought that one day I could leave my native country, Haiti. In August 2000, my father decided to move to USA with me. I really felt happiness and sadness at the same time. I was happy because I will go to a country with a better quality of life but I felt sad for leaving friends and relatives. Before leaving Haiti, three important things came up in my idea. Go to church, organize a party with my friends and family, and get to the airport with my Dad.

One week was just enough to reflect on my spiritual status. The trip to Haiti was a two pronged journey; spiritual and physical. Being my first time going abroad alone, as well as my first time going to a non-developed country, I saw and realized many aspects I wouldn’t have seen here.

On 12 January 2010 Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince, was rocked by a 7.0 earthquake. Being that it is an island with minimal internal support, they have to rely on external sources in the world for help and rebuilding their own infrastructure. While there are numerous governmental and non-governmental organizations to assist, no one is better equipped for immediate worldwide response than the United States Army. We’ll look at the equipment the U.S Army had available and how they employed these assets to help the Haitian’s.

I remember walking in the neighborhood in Haiti, and looking around to see the number of missionaries who were willing to served out there. I can reflect back to a moment when I looked into Rachel Montgomery’s eyes (a canadian missionary from Canada) through her eyes I saw a passion for helping others. Not that I knew her social background or her social class, I just knew that she took a call to action. And now It’s my turn to answer to the same call. Rachel took care of me like I was her own child and now it’s up to me to respond the same way. My pass experiences in life was not a misstep, and they don’t weakens me in anyway. Infact I feel like it was necessary to my situation, because it strengthen me as a whole, motivates me to be a helping hands, and forces to think deeper about the selfishness in this

The devastating earthquake has not only destroyed the tourism infrastructure, but also shadowed a future of the sector, changed people’s perceptions and demonstrated the destination image as an insecure and anxious. Although having moderate level of infrastructure in the country, Haiti’s tourism is a vital and increasing factor to the economic growth. Travel and tourism industries contributed to 7.4% of GDP and 5.8% of total employment of the country (ibid “USAID”). Improvement of the sector is very crucial for the country and Caribbean regions as tourism sector employs more than 65 thousand of employment in the country as of 2010 (World Travel and Tourism Council, 2010a).

In my sophomore year of high school, I applied for a spot in an exclusive class of only 25 students who help the special needs students at my campus. I was so excited to jump at the chance to be in a class, that to my knowledge, those enrolled would celebrate the students birthdays, take them to the Special Olympics, and be their confidant and companion. I wanted to join the class to do the same, but it wasn't until I was accepted that I realized how significantly the class would affect and change my heart. This class has redefined how I see myself because I know what I am meant to do with my life. I want to better the lives of Special Needs students because they have enriched my life and made it meaningful.