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Closing Reflection on UUSC's Second Medical Trip to Haiti
A busy day at the APROSIFA clinic, as families wait outside for care.
The following post was written Friday evening by Tammy
Webb, a physician assistant and participant on UUSC's current medical trip to
Haiti (May 15-20).
As expected, I saw the poverty and devastation. As
expected, I saw survivors of unspeakable violence. What I didn't expect to see were
lush green hillsides and beaches to rival any in the Caribbean.
We had the honor of watching a parade on Haitian Flag Day and the national pride was enormous. Haitians were gracious and friendly. We met the founder Camp Oasis, Lionel, a Haitian businessman who is working to protect children and to reestablish production in his beloved country.
The staff at APROSIFA and KOFAVIV are inspiring in their work. The Haitian people are working hard to rebuild their country. I believe partnerships like the ones UUSC has developed are an ideal way to provide assistance. Handouts do not help but joining hands make us all stronger. Haiti is in my heart now and I look forward to an opportunity to come back.
