Haiti (MNN) — Starting February 24, heavy rain fell in the Cap-Haïtien region of Haiti, leading to severe flooding. As people scrambled to rebuild their lives, the ministry stepped in to walk alongside them.
“Do you ever get used to disasters?” asks Rosaline DeHart from For Haiti With Love, reflecting on recent events in Haiti.
Cap-Haïtien saw major flooding after days of relentless rain beginning February 24. “It’s just an intense rain that never stopped. It went on for a week, and the rain has no place to go,” says DeHart.
The flooding is made worse by limited infrastructure to manage the aftermath. “It’s leaving all the trash and mud behind because there’s not really a drainage system in Cap-Haitian,” she adds.
Flood in Haiti (Photo courtesy of FHWL)
While flooding is not unusual in Haiti, DeHart says people never truly get used to it. Recent disasters have shaken daily life in Cap-Haïtien and often people’s faith as well. That’s where practical ministry steps in.
“We had a food program for people who could come up to eat,” says DeHart.
And for those needing shelter, the ministry provided housing in the mountains, away from the flooding. “We fed them and gave them clean clothing — dry and clean — and took care of the kids also,” she adds.
In the midst of disaster, For Haiti With Love seeks to show people that God is with them in their suffering.
“We are God’s hands and feet, not just telling them the words, but showing it through action also,” says DeHart.
Pray for the people of Haiti, especially those affected by the flooding. Pray for continued opportunities to serve the community and for strength to do so.
Visit For Haiti With Love to learn how you can support Haitians affected by gang violence and natural disasters, and help them experience God’s love in tangible ways.
Header photo: Flood in Haito (courtesy of FHWL).
