Our hearts go out to the nation of Haiti, devastated by the recent earthquake. We want to help in the most effective way we can, and are in discussion with OM Caribbean and others about possibilities. Initial research shows that it is not feasible for Logos Hope to berth in Haiti at this point, but it may become possible for teams to be sent or for the ship to visit at a later stage.

Ship teams have proved effective in boosting rebuilding efforts following natural disasters in places like Grenada after Hurricane Ivan struck and in Sri Lanka after the tsunami. We sincerely hope that Logos Hope can be part of OM's response to this situation. Further information will be available very soon. Thank you for your support for OM's part in the relief efforts already underway.

March 7 Update

During the first week of March, a couple sent by the OM office in the Netherlands helped our work in Haiti. He is a structural engineer and inspected several buildings including orphanages, churches and some houses. He provided reports with recommendations on each. The wife is a psychologist, and she met with hundreds of adults and children, helping them process their reactions to the earthquake and the pain of their losses.

At the end of the week, an eight-member medical team sent from OM's staff in Uruguay arrived to assist. They are helping to serve a volunteer medical clinic and also are visiting orphanages and doing clinics for the children.

Our team continues to deliver food to various locations. At OM’s office in the USA, staff are collecting some specific food and hygiene items and some shelter items to fill a shipping container. After this shipment, we will focus on obtaining food and supplies within Haiti to help stimulate the local economy.

OM's Caribbean team is grateful for the funds they continue to receive from various OM offices around the world.

Photos from OM Caribbean team

Delivering food and water to an orphanage

A Haitian child receives supplies

A relief worker with a group from an orphanage in Haiti

Temporary housing set up to provide shelter for those affected