Overseas Affairs Minister Kamina Johnson Smith has stepped ahead to make clear Jamaica’s stance concerning the acceptance of Haitian orphans amidst ongoing turmoil in Haiti.
Throughout a post-Cupboard press briefing on Wednesday, Johnson Smith emphasised that Jamaica will solely be accommodating a small variety of Haitian orphans, particularly these beneath the care of a non-public charity working within the violence-stricken nation.
A humanitarian effort in partnership
The minister revealed that fewer than 50 severely disabled youngsters, who’ve been deserted by their households, will discover refuge in Jamaica.
Collaborating with native charity Mustard Seed Communities, the Jamaican authorities has been instrumental in facilitating discussions with the Haitian charity overseeing the kids’s welfare.
Navigating complexities of support
Johnson Smith underscored that whereas the federal government has prolonged help wherever attainable, the matter primarily stays a non-public charity-to-charity association.
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She highlighted the dire situations confronted by the orphanage in Haiti, citing situations of gang assaults ensuing within the theft of important provides and tragic fatalities resulting from lack of medical help.
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In search of authorized channels for help
Expressing concern over the vulnerability of the kids, the minister affirmed that the federal government is actively exploring authorized avenues to allow their switch to Mustard Seed for correct care and help.
Roughly 30,000 youngsters out of some 4 million nationwide stay in about 750 orphanages throughout Haiti, in line with reviews.
