October Trip Goals

Although few in number, Steve, Zac, Warren and Doug have been busy since their last trip to Thomas Haiti in February of this year designing and prototyping a solar powered electrical source that can support 2-3 laptop computers or a 700 gallon per day water purification system, seeking donations for 3 of these, and arranging to get them built in Haiti.  We are providing the necessary electronics, the computers, and the water purification systems.  These portable power sources will be donated to small schools in the Thomas area to enhance their educational capabilities as well as to improve the health of the children and their families.

This trip is the next in a series of Volunteers in Ministries trips to Thomas, Haiti by teams from the United Methodist Churches in the East Bay area of Northern California.  In the past we have focused on rebuilding homes and churches damaged by the massive earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010, building a two story guest house and kitchen, supporting a hot lunch program for the students at the Methodist school at Thomas with initial and continuing funding, and creating and installing a 12 work station, solar powered, computer lab at the school. 

This blog will chronicle our trials and tribulations as we spend 10 days in Thomas doing final assembly and delivery of the power sources, evaluating the impact our earlier efforts have had, and investigating other locations where similar efforts could be focused upon in the future.  Look for frequent updates during the period October 20^th through October 31^st.