Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. With 99 percent of the population of African descent, it has suffered military dictatorships and invasions since the declaration of independence during the 18th century.

In February of 2004, an armed rebellion forced the resignation and exile of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and a provisional government took control.  René Préval, the current president, was elected in the Haitian general election in 2006.

Pray for: The Haitian people and the rebuilding of their nation in light of the devastating earthquake that took place on January 12, 2010.

Bentrott, Patrick Haiti Patrick Bentrott, a member of Sixth Avenue United Church of Christ, Denver, Colorado, serves the National Spiritual Council of Churches in Haiti (CONASPEH). He advises CONASPEH on theological education and diaconal projects and programs.

Bentrott, Kimberly Haiti Kimberly Bentrott, a member of United Methodist Church, Belleville, Kansas, serves the National Spiritual Council of Churches in Haiti (CONASPEH). She advises CONASPEH on health care and diaconal projects and programs. Kim's appointment is supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)

Stories

A Struggling Country November 3, 2009 Beginning Our Work in Haiti April 22, 2009 Commissioning of Kim and Patrick Bentrott October 16, 2008 Report on Haiti March 23, 2006 Food for Hope October 27, 2005 An example of Critical Presence October 6, 2005 One year later March 1, 2005 Easter message from Haiti March 1, 2005 Behind the mountains February 1, 2005

Partners

Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Haiti Christian Center Integral Development (Sant Kretyen pou Devlopman Entegre (SKDE)) CONASPEH -National Spiritual Council of Haitian Churches Ecumenical Committee for Peace and Justice Hospice St. Joseph Service Chretien D'Haiti Teachers Helping Teachers (Pwof Ansanm)

Projects

CONASPEH Recovery and Reconstruction Educational and Literacy Programs Global Ministries Haiti Fund House of Hope Karen School of Nursing and Nursing Aides Pwof Ansanm (Teachers Together) Replacement Mobile Laboratory and Medical Supplies Woman-to-Woman Worldwide Service Project for 2008-2009

Haiti News

Report from CONASPEH - March 2010 March 10, 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response March 10, 2010 Kim and Patrick Bentrott Share their Haiti Earthquake Experience in a Video Interview February 26, 2010 Haiti Update News Release February 25, 2010 Recommended Reading List for Haiti February 23, 2010 Video Interview with Felix Ortiz on the Situation in Haiti February 10, 2010 CWS Urges Churches to Thank President Obama for His Support of Haiti Debt Cancellation February 10, 2010 Members of Congress Urge Debt Cancellation for Haiti February 4, 2010 Haiti Press Release from Global Ministries January 29, 2010 African Nations Mobilize Massive Relief Efforts for Haiti January 28, 2010 A Message for Groups and Individuals who want to go to Haiti January 20, 2010 Our Common Humanity: Earthquake in Haiti January 15, 2010 Worship Resources for Haiti January 15, 2010 Expressions of Solidarity with the People of Haiti from International Partners January 15, 2010 Suggested Worship Elements in Response to Haiti Earthquake January 15, 2010 A Pastoral Letter to Our Congregations That Have Worked in Haiti January 14, 2010 News about Kim and Patrick Bentrott, GM Missionaries in Haiti January 13, 2010 Message from Felix Ortiz Concerning Haiti January 13, 2010 News about the Disciples Tennessee Region Group in Haiti January 13, 2010 UCC's urgent response to Haiti earthquake January 13, 2010