Ever wonder what kind of an impact a few of your dollars could have on the lives of people living in Haiti? Well here are just a few example.
$15 = A Can of Infant Formula
This matters because… there are babies in our care in Haiti who need basic nourishment to survive! We encourage mothers who are physically able to breast feed to do so, but for those who are unable – or for infants whose mothers have died in child birth – we provide powdered formula.
$4-$10 = A Check-Up Doctor Visit
This matters because… a very basic illness can escalate to a serious one if it’s not treated quickly. This is especially true in Haiti because the system of care is not as advanced and treatment isn’t as widespread. A families’ inability to pay for a basic check-up at the first signs of sickness can lead to loss of life.
$0.50 = A tap-tap Ride to the Hospital
This matters because… though a tap-tap ride is a relatively low cost (but becomes more expensive as the distance traveled increases), many times it is just not in the budget for our families, and could keep someone from getting to the place where they can receive the medical care they need.
$9 = A Week of Tutoring
This matters because… most of the parents and caregivers of children in our education program did not have the opportunity to go to school themselves. We provide tutoring for kids who cannot receive homework help at home.
$26 = A Month Supply of pre-natal Vitamins
This matters because… healthy pregnancies encourage healthy newborns. Women who come to us before giving birth are supplied with pre-natal vitamins to ensure that their baby develops well and is born as healthy as possible.
$13 = 1 Bag of IV Fluids
This matters because… dehydration leads to greater illness. When a person is dehydrated, it can often take 2 or more bags of IV fluids for them to reach normal hydration levels during their hospital stay.
These are just a few examples of how just a few of your dollars save lives in Haiti. Are you surprised by what your American dollars can buy in Haiti? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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