We have had a tremendous outpouring of interest in medical and rebuild teams. The truth is, there is great need for both.
At present we are operating, in addition to the LaGonave hospital, the field clinic in Petit Goave which is staffed completely by volunteers, most of whom spend a week or less at the clinic. As well, we are in need of specialty services, surgery, GYN, orthopedic, pediatric at the LaGonave hospital. Obviously the need for rebuild teams requires no explanation.
The frustration at present is that we have no reliable means by which to bring people into the country or send them home. Missionary Flights International, our best conduit up to now, is backlogged weeks and the route through the Dominican Republic requires a huge financial investment and is taxing the time and resources of our friends in the Dominican who have provided airport pick up and logistics to the border. For this reason it is very difficult for us to respond to the many gracious offers of help. We will be able to aggressively pursue these offers when more reliable air transportation is available.
Blessings,
Dan Irvine
Caribe Atlantic Area Director
Global Partners
