NEWS

Something special has been happening here in the United States regarding our work in Haiti. For years – decades – we have been mostly known and supported by people along the mid-Atlantic. Our original connections were in congregations along the Eastern seaboard.

Folks, Our Executive Director, Michael Anello, usually sends our email updates. This week, however, we are sneaking into the system and sending one of our own. We want to share the news that -- wait for it -- Michael is On Vacation! A real one. He is actually on a...

Whatever the news you have heard of Haiti, here’s a story to remind you of how much more there is to tell.

Floods are a shocking enough experience. Yet, once the shock and drama are over, the real work begins. Here are a couple snaps of the aftermath.

I am writing this note for our Executive Director, Michael Anello, your usual correspondent.

I am writing this note for our Executive Director, Michael Anello, your usual correspondent.

The women of CODEP plants trees to hold up the sky.

I am simply blown away. Again.

Dimy has been one of the go-getters in our Mentoring Program.

Last week we celebrated the first class to complete the Haiti Reforestation Mentoring Program.

It was only four years ago. I felt like Father Christmas

There were only seven people on the plane.

Given the headlines, you are justified in asking how CODEP is faring.

I have written before about the difficulties of traveling between the US and Haiti.

Great.com recently sat down with Michael Anello to talk.

While visiting the Western Wall in Jerusalem

The CODEP School is a special place.

Folks, I recently flew back to Haiti from the US. My trips used to take about 2/3rds of a day. They are now longer and more complicated. I used to fly into Port au Prince. Friends would meet me and we would drive the 90 minute trip to Leogone. Those days are gone. I...

Folks, People who talk with me regularly hear all too often about my frustration with the banking system in Haiti. I am sorry to complain but it does set one's teeth on edge. During the three weeks after I returned to Haiti in June, I went to the bank EIGHTEEN times....

Folks, The Reforestation Mentoring Program has been quite a success. One of the reasons is that the proteges have been eager, hardworking, and very talented. Nevertheless, there is one stand-out in the group, Barbarah Cenard. I told you about Barbarah over a year ago:...

Folks, During the spring we told you about one of the Animators, Réné Décime. His gift is working with trees. He believes in talking to them and allowing them to talk with each other. He deeply understands how they sprout, grow, and flourish. Similarly, he is an...

Folks, Sometimes it is tempting to avoid the news. It is filled with so much mayhem and tragedy. Our spirits, however, can be lifted high and higher today with the news that CODEP folks - our partners in Haiti - have completed the spring planting of 297,350 seedlings....

Folks, Our Reforestation Mentoring Program was launched last year ago. We interviewed and accepted 11 young people, and the program has been in full gear ever since. Early on, two participants left the program because of a poor fit. We will learn from that experience...