Michelle Addai

Haiti Earthquake Fund

Fundraising for People against Poverty
£11,522
raised of £20,000 target
by 45 supporters
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Michelle Addai's fundraising, 19 January 2010
We aim to help alleviate poverty worldwide to empower the poor with tools to change

Story

Robin Hood Ministries support two orphanages, St Joseph's and Notre Maison in Port au Price, which have been severley affected by the recent earthquake and it's consequences. 

As we move on in our lives, those living in Haiti are still trying to put their lives back together after the Earthquake which hit on 12th January 2010. Although the media have left, the poverty and devastation still remains.

However, through the generous donations from our supporters and responses to our appeal raising over £13,000 we have been able to help put the lives back together of Gertrude and the children of St Josephs Creche and Notre Maison Orphanages.

This is how you have helped.

New windows throughout the two orphanages £2,956

Tiling to the new bathrooms £986

Security railings around the perimeter of the buildings £3,230

New doors throughout the orphanage £1040

In addition, new land has been purchased for £5,467 to enable Gertrude to help the children live better lives allowing those who are disabled to move into purpose built dormitories, giving them the freedom and access to ground floor level facilities. This area will also help bring in funds for the orphanages as they plan to grow vegetables and fruit.

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About the charity

We are an independent charity, part of a global community of like-minded people and organisations that share a passion to alleviate poverty and suffering around the world. We deliver help on the ground through local partnerships, networks and individuals, working with people and projects that inspire us, that have a gifting for their work and a clear vision for what they wish to achieve. We help change lives by meeting basic needs: food, housing, education, shelter and helping people achieve legitimacy and legal status. Our projects are designed to empower greater self-sufficiency, new hope and a more sustainable future – a handshake, not a hand out.

Donation summary

Total raised
£11,521.65
+ £999.87 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,811.65
Offline donations
£4,710.00

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