Since the earthquake different missions groups and NGOs have been working together in ways that they never have before. As a result great relationships are developing, and many are realizing how they have just what it takes to fit the needs of others. The YWAM group coming to the Wesleyan Hospital to setup tents is a perfect example of this.
Even before the earthquake the patient ward of the Wesleyan Hospital in La Gonave was the most in need of repair. Ten years ago a decaying concrete roof had this ward slated to be condemned. It was only saved by the addition of a tin roof. Since the earthquake none of the patients have been willing to enter the ward. Now the luckiest of the patients have been staying in tents brought by the Marines a few days after the quake. The less fortunate are in beds that have been pushed wherever their family could find the most shelter like the covered walkway outside the clinic.
As part of our food distribution plan on the island we have relied heavily on YWAMs expertise with customs to help import our large containers of food. When YWAM found out about the need at our hospital, they had a team here the very next day. They came with three large dome tents. The YWAM team arrived right before lunch and had all three tents ready to use by dark. These new tents that now sit side by side with the military tents and are a huge blessing for the hospital. The rains have come early this year and now all of the patients that are suffering as a result everything from malaria to tuberculosis to cancer at least have a place where they can keep dry.
