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Since 1989, the Colorado Haiti Project has been sending mission trips to Petit trou de Nippes. Mission is at the heart of the Colorado Haiti Project. While the hands-on services provided on any mission are invaluable for both those being served as well as those doing the serving, the relationships that develop and the spiritual growth that many experience through mission is equally important and some would say, most important. The relationships that have been born out of mission have served as the foundation for the Colorado Haiti Projects' present day engagement with the larger community.

In past years, the vast majority of mission trips were dedicated to the physical health of the community. More recently, as a result of the growth of the mission at St. Paul's, as well as our ever increasing collaboration with the larger community, the number and types of mission opportunities have grown.

Today many opportunities are available through the Colorado Haiti Project for visiting Haiti. These include medical missions, educational missions, environmental missions, and insight trips.

Statement of Purpose of each mission for the Colorado Haiti Project

“Each mission of the Colorado Haiti Project shall be viewed as an integral part of the long term strategic vision of the organization as expressed by the Goals and Guiding Principles of the organization. Working in collaboration with the local community toward a sustainable future, all missions of the Colorado Haiti Project shall be designed to support and advance programs and projects vital to the expressed needs of the community.”

Medical Mission:

10 to 14 day trip focused on improving access to health care in the community. Specific issues are considered and treatments may be given to individuals, while also working to address more comprehensive issues through our network of Community Health Workers. Access to health care in this regions is very limited and individuals often have to travel days on foot or by donkey to be seen by a doctor or nurse.

Education Mission:

10 - 12 day trip focused on in-service training for teachers at St. Paul's School as well as teachers from throughout the region in the development of curriculum, teaching methods and advanced education.

Environmental Mission:

10 - 12 day trip focused on water, sanitation, agronomy and reforestation. Participants work in partnership with members of the local community in some or all of these areas.

Insight Trips:

5 - 10 day trip aimed at providing an overview of the region served by the Colorado Haiti Project; the people, the culture, the projects and programs. Groups are intentionally small, 2 - 4 people to provide an intimate experience.

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