Restavek (translation "to stay with") is the name given to child slaves in Haiti. Their plight is unimaginable. It is estimated there are over 300,000 Restaveks in Haiti and Pwoje Espwa is a refuge to some of the lucky ones. Approximately 30% of the kids in resident are former Restaveks. A new medical clinic will ultimately allow Espwa to take in additional children, rescuing more from this devastating system.
Watch the video below to learn more about this cruel and heartrending situation.
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http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/09/13/article/woman_swims_from_alcatraz_to_raise_money_for_orphanage_in_haiti
http://fpcgreensboro.org/haiti/index.html
http://fpcgreensboro.org/haiti/susan.html
http://fpcgreensboro.org/haiti/jones.html
http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/05/10/article/swimmer_plans_escape_from_alcatraz_to_help_a_clinic_in_haiti
http://fpcgreensboro.org/events/sosSwim.html
http://www.freethekids.org/march-2009-medical-clinic/
http://destinationwater.blogspot.com/search/label/vilaj%20espwa
http://philanthropyjournal.org/nc/ncnews/greensboro-nonprofit-reaches-out-haiti
http://www.pressherald.com/news/heart-and-soul-in-haiti_2010-03-06.html
"Escaping Alcatraz" to FreeTheKids.org... In August 2009, and again in June 2011, I completed the "Escape from Alcatraz Sharkfest" open-water swim in San Fran Bay, CA, to help "free" children in Haiti. I'm raising funds for a new medical/dental clinic at Pwoje Espwa (Project Hope), Les Cayes, Haiti. The blessing of reaching the initial goal occurred in Dec 2009, however there's more to do, so the work continues...(Scroll posts for full understanding of this fundraising campaign.)
Welcome to S.O.S. For Haiti
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. Living conditions, especially for homeless and vulnerable children, are literally hell on earth. In just thirteen years, the accomplishments of Father Marc Boisvert and many other dedicated staff and volunteers at Pwoje Espwa (Project Hope) have been amazing, but the needs are still great. The addition of a more adequate medical clinic is paramount and the benefits will be far-reaching. The new clinic will not only provide for more comprehensive medical and preventative care of the children currently in residence, but will allow Espwa to care for even more children in the future. This means more kids will be saved from a life of extreme poverty and suffering they are otherwise destined to live in Haiti. In addition, the clinic will help serve the growing needs of the local population from nearby villages, helping thousands! Please join me in making a difference ...
Impact a Child's Life ... Donate Here
Via Credit Card: Click here to make a secure online donation on the "S.O.S. for Haiti page" via FreeTheKids.org: http://ftk.convio.net/SOSAlcatrazSwim
Via Check:
Make checks payable to Free The Kids. Write "SOS for Haiti" on the memo line.
Mail to: Free The Kids
2303 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
**Free The Kids is the official 501(c) (3) registered non-profit for Pwoje Espwa Sud. Donations are tax-deductible. See FreeTheKids.org.
Thank you for helping make a difference!
Via Check:
Make checks payable to Free The Kids. Write "SOS for Haiti" on the memo line.
Mail to: Free The Kids
2303 W. Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
**Free The Kids is the official 501(c) (3) registered non-profit for Pwoje Espwa Sud. Donations are tax-deductible. See FreeTheKids.org.
Thank you for helping make a difference!
Who I Am & Why I'm Doing This
My name is Susan Midgett and I'm a wife and mother of two kids.... While I swam competitively growing up, I'd never done an open-water swim; I'd never been to a developing country; and I'd certainly never created a fundraising campaign and tried to raise anything close to $100,000. In 2009, that all changed. Believing God calls us to be His hands and feet on Earth to help others, and inspired by the difference one person can make in the lives of thousands (Father Marc Boisvert of FreeTheKids.org), I'm also trying to help make a difference by raising money for a much needed medical/dental clinic at Pwoje Espwa in Les Cayes, Haiti.
I first heard about Free The Kids (formerly Theo's Work) five years ago through my husband's Rotary club (Gate City Rotary). I was struck from the beginning by Father Marc's incredible story and the grass-roots effort that ensued to make Pwoje Espwa what it is today. Since then, our family has helped in various capacities to raise both funds and awareness for this worthy cause through Rotary, our church, and in our community. I'm passionate about helping the children in Haiti. Making Free The Kids the focus of my fundraising efforts was an easy choice.
I first heard about Free The Kids (formerly Theo's Work) five years ago through my husband's Rotary club (Gate City Rotary). I was struck from the beginning by Father Marc's incredible story and the grass-roots effort that ensued to make Pwoje Espwa what it is today. Since then, our family has helped in various capacities to raise both funds and awareness for this worthy cause through Rotary, our church, and in our community. I'm passionate about helping the children in Haiti. Making Free The Kids the focus of my fundraising efforts was an easy choice.
Contact Me
Questions? Or want to help in this effort to raise funds for this much needed medical/dental clinic? Email me (Susan Midgett) @ somidgett@aol.com.
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Thanks for sharing your story. I hope many people will see the struggles of the Haitian people and support your cause. Also, thanks for the picturs. You know what they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words." May God send you many blessings.
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