April Newsletter: March Midwifery Care Stats + Caribbean Gala

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“A Higher Calling” by Jessica VandenBoom

God calls us to feed the hungry, invite in the stranger, clothe the needy, care for the sick, and visit the imprisoned. What are you doing to serve others? What ways are you being obedient to the call? Read more...

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March 2019 Midwifery Care Stats:
Prenatal Exams: 28
Postnatal Exams: 12
Newborn Exams: 11
Home Births: 12
Maternal Deaths: 0
Infant Deaths: 0
Referrals to the Hospital: 1

 

 

Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrate the people of Dèsarmes, Haiti for our 5 year anniversary. The gala will be held at the Winona Heritage Room in Winona Lake, Indiana. Dinner will catered by Noa Noa. Cash bar. Business casual or formal attire is recommended.

Activities will include live entertainment, viewing of documentary, presentation and silent auction. Ticket price is $50 per couple. You can purchase tickets here.

Proceeds from the ticekts and donations the night of the event will go towards the building fund for the future birth center/guest house.

 

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2019 Team Trip Opportunities–

June 21-30, 2019 | This week will be focused on the midwifery care program and celebrating the people of Dèsarmes, Haiti. We will be participating in the kindergarten and adult education graduation and holding a huge celebration for the organization’s 5 year anniversary. We will also be registering women into the midwifery care program and teaching lessons to the expectant mothers and new mothers.

September 12-22, 2019 | This week will be focused on implementing a garden and water filtration system at the primary school and teaching lessons (nutrition, hygiene, etc.) to the children. *We are currently in need of a professional photographer.*

November 29-December 8, 2019 | This week will be focused on our midwifery care program. We will be registering women into the program and teaching lessons to the expectant mothers and new mothers. More details TBA.

If you are passionate about Jesus, women and babies, maternal health, midwifery, children, global health, empowering women and life then this would be a great opportunity for you! Qualified team members are loving, compassionate, humble, flexible and possess cultural sensitivity. Trip costs are approximately $1200-$1400. For more information, please email info@breathoflifehaiti.com.

 

Photo // Katie Brenkert Photography

Photo // Katie Brenkert Photography

Photo // Katie Brenkert Photography

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About Ashley Stills

Ashley is the founder and director of Breath of Life Haiti. Breath of Life Haiti is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to empower the people of Haiti through education; while fighting maternal and infant mortality by providing midwifery care and sharing the love of Christ.

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