As I wrap up my time with Community Coalition for Haiti (CCH), I am finding it somewhat challenging to leave. There is so much work to be done. It is difficult to leave people who I have come to know so well. I have some anxiety about moving to a new place and starting a new job. But amidst all of this, as I reflect on the past year and look forward to the future, three things keep popping into my head.
One. This past year has been a remarkable experience. I have seen, done, and learned so much. I have been fortunate to contribute to the life-changing work that CCH does. We have saved lives, lost lives, and changed lives through the power of healthcare, education and community development. I am proud to have been a part of their good work.
Two. I am really excited to contribute to improving the lives of people in need in Haiti in a new way by working with St. Boniface Haiti Foundation (SBHF), coordinating their efforts to holistically care for people sustaining spinal cord injuries.
Three. With All of this running through my head, I can't stop being reminded of Badjhon. The journey he has been on , the pain he has endured, the hurdles he must still overcome. I am so grateful to everyone who made his life-changing surgery possible: CCH, doctors from Salve Vida, Project Medishare, Partners In Health. Badjhon, like so many people in Haiti, has already overcome so much adversity. Yet, there are still many obstacles in his and Haiti's way. Much left to be done to ensure Badjhon, the people in Haiti, and people all over the world have an equal opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life. At times, this seems impossible, yet I am confident we can achieve this lofty goal. I am confident that with support from people who care, everyday people like you and I, we can get there.
Whether it be in Haiti, the United States, or other parts of the world, I ask and urge you to support efforts to help people in need. Become aware, get involved, and support causes in smart ways. Support organizations helping in sustainable ways to empower communities in need. Share your time, your money, your talents. No matter what you do, do something.
If you are not sure where to start, make a donation to CCH to help ensure that the same life-changing surgery that was provided to Badjhon can be provided to other children just like him. Remember, every donation counts. Every effort gets us one step closer to a place where everyone can have an equal opportunity to live a healthy and prosperous life.
Little by little, we can get there…piti piti swazo fe niche.
