Fifty-nine disabled Haitian children, accompanied by their 13 caregivers, underwent medical examinations performed by native well being officers upon their arrival in Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica, on Thursday.
Arrival and welcome in Port Antonio
Arriving by way of boat on the Ken Wright transport pier simply earlier than 9 a.m., the youngsters and their caregivers had been greeted by the presence of a Jamaica Defence Pressure Coast Guard vessel and the Marine police, making certain their secure entry into the port.
They had been fed and supplied with water.
Transition to Mustard Seed Communities
Underneath the guardianship of HaitiChildren, a non-profit group devoted to supporting deserted, orphaned, and disabled youngsters in Haiti, the youngsters are set to be acquired by Mustard Seed Communities.
They had been transported to the group’s Jacob’s Ladder dwelling in Moneague, St. Ann. The preliminary association spans two years, with funding secured from HaitiChildren’s community of donors.
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Father Garvin Augustine, Government Director of Mustard Seed Communities Worldwide, confirmed that after in depth consultations with authorities authorities, permission was granted for the youngsters to enter Jamaica legally and obtain the required care inside a secure setting.
Response to Haiti’s disaster
Based 46 years in the past by Monsignor Gregory Ramkissoon, Mustard Seed Communities has been a pillar of assist for over 450 deserted and severely disabled youngsters, these impacted by HIV, and pregnant teenagers.
With 12 properties throughout Jamaica and extra services in 4 different international locations, the group continues to increase its attain, embodying a legacy of compassion and take care of the marginalized.
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Amid the backdrop of heightened gang violence in Haiti, Susie Krabecher, founder and chief govt officer of HaitiChildren, initiated discussions with the management of Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica.
Krabecher underscored the urgency of the state of affairs, highlighting the escalating challenges confronted by disabled youngsters because of the worsening violence of their dwelling nation.
