VIOLENCE IS CHOKING THE HAITIAN ECONOMY.
We want to share with you some of the things that are happening here in Haiti. According to the Miami Herald, “half of Haiti is in acute hunger and the other half is also suffering. The gangs are growing and taking more towns over. Hundreds of thousands have fled their homes “with nothing but the clothes on their back.” The price of gas/diesel is through the roof, unbearable prices, pushing up the cost on all goods. Their stable diet is “rice and beans,” and many poor Haitians cannot afford to buy them.
Since “President Jovenel Moise of Haiti” was murdered on July 7th, 2021, Haiti has not had a President!
I would say around 97% of the missionaries have left Haiti, due to protecting their families and children; others lack financial support. About 97% of Haiti has no electricity or running water.
Love A Child is just 8 miles from the last town of Ganthier, which was taken over two years ago by the “400 Mawozo gang.” The 400 Mawozo headquarters camp is only about 5 miles beyond Ganthier. We have very heavy LAC security to protect the people and the assets which everyone has invested in our projects, “helping the Haitian people.” We are in the community of Fond Parisien. The community brigade does a good job trying to protect Fond Parisien. We have been attacked more than once. We have “eyes in the sky watching.”
We are so thankful for your prayers and support. Love A Child is open with all the projects going forward… our Orphan’s Home, Jesus Healing Center, Malnutrition Center, Birthing Center, Radio Station, Agricultural Center, schools, Feeding Programs, and Gwo Mache Mirak. We are always expanding in South Haiti, where there are no gangs. Some people think we have closed down. “No, we are open for the Lord’s business!”
Two weeks ago, I met with about 200 of the “Miracle Village people,” who asked me to come over. Miracle Village has 500 homes that we built during the earthquake for the poor people. They thanked me for all we have done for them. I could see with all the questions they were asking me, that “they are afraid we may leave Haiti.” I told them this: “If we live with you, we live with you; if we die, we will die with you!” They started clapping!
We are claiming Haiti for Christ! Thank you for your prayers and support, which we need more than ever. We love the Haitian people. Haiti will become the “Pearl of the Caribbean,” once again! We love you, Bobby and Sherry Burnette