It’s a topic so basic most of us never think about it. But it’s a problem Hank Belusa and his mission team from the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township (PCCT) talked about when they distributed hygiene kits in the impoverished community of Despizo, Haiti. They saw the lack of proper sanitation in the village and knew that properly constructed latrines could transform the health of the community.
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| The village of Despizo in eastern Haiti |
The PCCT team talked to the community leaders of Despizo and promised they’d build latrines. Back at home in Chatham, Hank planned to raise $1,500 for two latrines, but was surprised he raised enough for four.
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| One set of the latrines built by Foundation for Peace |
In June 2013, he began fundraising again. Thanks to a significant donation from a church member's employer, the goal was within reach. “It was amazing how we all came together. By mid-August we’d raised the funds,” said Hank.
“We told the villagers we’d build more latrines if they properly maintained the first four---and they have,” Hank said. “What this means is that while they can’t pay for it, the community members have a stake in it and they can say, ‘I actually made an impact on my village.’”
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| Pastor Valentin and Ken Culver lead the dedication ceremony. CLICK TO VIEW VIDEO OF CEREMONY. |
It might not seem like much to us, but to the people in Despizo these beautiful new latrines mean improved health, renewed hope and evidence that they are cared about and loved.
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