HAITI

New Programme to Build 100 Houses

Haven has partnered with Oxfam America to begin the construction of 100 houses in the area of Gressier, 25km outside of Port au Prince. Work has commenced on preparing the site and hiring local engineers and construction workers for the programme. Haven is also hoping to provide capacity-building training for local labourers.

Adult Literacy Programme

An adult literacy programme, with the support of Haven volunteers and the Haitian Ministry of Education, recently commenced in Gonaïves. The programme provides basic literacy training for approximately 100 adults in the community.

New Community School Opens

The community of Gonaïves is going from strength to strength. Thanks to the hard work of Haven’s Community Development Team, and the Haitian Ministry of Education, a new community school opened its doors in November. Local children can now be educated in their own community as opposed to walking for a number of hours on a daily basis to reach what was previousy the closest school.

IRELAND

Haiti Week

The first initiative of it’s kind, Haiti Week will take place in Ireland between January 21st and 28th 2012. The initiative, led by Haven, is bringing members of the business, arts, and sports communities together with leading Irish charities, to promote awareness of Haiti and raise vital funds for ongoing projects. For more information see www.haitiweek.org

Annual Rugby Luncheon

Haven’s Annual Rugby Luncheon will be taking place in the Four Seasons Hotel on March 9th. A leading former Leinster and Irish rugby player will be awarded with the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Irish Rugby Award’ and the afternoon will be full of rugby-esque entertainment! For more information please contact bo.mulligan@havenpartnership.com

Build It Week April 2012

This April Haven will bring 45 volunteers to Haven to assist with the construction of 100 houses in Gressier. Volunteers are required to raise €4,500 and be medically fit to participate. For more information please contact cathy.brooks@havenpartnership.com

UNITED STATES

Poker Night

The recent Poker Night held in Bobby Vans Steakhouse in New York was a huge success with Haven supporters showing up in their throes. A big thank you to everyone involved who helped raise over $130,000 on the night for ongoing projects in Haiti.

US Volunteers Join BIW

19 Volunteers from the US joined Haven’s October Build It Week, travelling to Haiti to work alongside the Irish volunteers and local beneficiaries. The trip was a huge success and future Build It Weeks will be promoted throughout the US network to attract volunteers from the States.

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