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Perhaps you’ve heard the Chinese proverb:

“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

 

This proverb clearly summarizes the philosophy of Kindred Journey.  But before we could teach a man to fish, first we had to build the pond!  Read on to see specific examples of how your donations are put to use in Haiti.

 

Haitian Livestock

 During his initial visit to Haiti, Kindred Journey founder and president Msgr. Arnold Gaus quickly realized that the most pressing need facing the people of Pandiassou was the lack of a reliable source of water. 

Throughout the 6-month long dry season, drinking water had to be hauled in from long distances.  Furthermore, insufficient rainfall posed severe limitations on gardening, farming, and livestock production.

 

Man-made Lake Built by Kindred Journey Charity

 

 

So the very first Kindred Journey project involved the excavation of a well and the laying of over four miles of gravity-flow piping to bring the water down from the mountains and into the village. 

 

 

Bulldozer Furnished by Kindred Journey Charity

 

 

Subsequently, several used bulldozers were purchased and shipped to Haiti.  The dozers were used to build a series of ponds which collect water during the rainy months to be used for irrigation during the dry season. 

 

 

Water for Irrigation from Kindred Journey Charity Project

 

To date, over 75 ponds have been built in the region. Many of the ponds are now being used for fish farming, providing a much needed renewable source of protein for the Haitian peasants.  This water also allows the Haitian people to enjoy three full growing seasons each year. 

 

Haitian Vegetable Garden

 

 

Through the efforts of Kindred Journey, the local fields are now abundant with fruits and vegetables – so much that the excess can be sold or traded for needed items in nearby markets. 

 

 

 

Beef Cattle in Haiti

 

 

The fields are also producing sufficient feed to allow for the raising of goats, pigs, chickens and cattle, another much-needed source of protein for the local population. 

 

 

 

Walk-in Cooler Furnished by Kindred Journey Charity

 

 

Subsequent projects have provided a modern walk-in refrigerator and freezer (complete with diesel-power generators, since there is no electricity in many areas). 

 

 

Livestock Scale Furnished by Kindred Journey Charity

 

 

And the most recent acquisition was a large outdoor livestock scale.  Now the residents of Pandiassou are capable of producing, butchering and marketing a variety of meats.

 

 

The list of possibilities is endless.  Please consider a donation to Kindred Journey so that we may continue this fine work. 

 


Kindred Journey Charity  Y c/o Holy Name Catholic Church Y 500 N. Julian St. Y  Ebensburg, PA 15931