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When we launched our large Maison de Benediction, we always had a heart to also start smaller satellite centres across the county. In September 2010 we opened our first satellite centre, with 2 childcare staff and 1 cook, to bring day-care, support, education and information to a small rural community called La Victiore. This community has a high number of disabled children, but no help or support network. So far the project has been really welcomed by the community and the assistance it provides is already making a big difference.
Petit Maison de Benediction's new child, Elisha.
Meet Elisha
This is Elisha from La Victoire. She cannot sit so has spent her whole life lying on a bed. Her family love her very much but had never had any training or support on how to look after her. Subsequently their daughter’s muscles have seized up and she cannot move. Now we are providing support for them and other children each week which is having a huge impact upon the families.
Our Petit Maison de Beneidtcion is modeled on the same principles as our larger centre. If you’d like to find out more please visit our Maison de Benediction page. We’re hoping to open more smaller satellite centres like this around Haiti. If you’d like to be involved in helping to fund this please do get in touch!
Outreach
In both of our centres community outreach is a huge element of our work! In Cap-Haitien, Haiti’s second largest city, we have a team of 6 outreach workers who reach out into the community and provide support for people with disabilities.
This includes providing pastoral support within the homes of families who are struggling, and making sure they’re connected with appropriate support. These teams also advocate for child rights within the community, and link with schools, churches and other community groups to develop a more inclusive society.