Posted in About, Events, Haiti News, Initiatives, Other, Partners, VHP Fun, VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on May 29th, 2018 No Comments »
Hassan Ragy ‘21: Why Haiti? We were asked this question on our very first morning by the Haitian-American musician Richard Morse and, to be honest, it was a question that I had myself often wondered about the answer to. While I had the medium of art try to understand the vitality and vibrancy of Haiti […]
Posted in Haiti News, Initiatives, Other, Partners, Photos, VHP Fun, VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on Mar 14th, 2018 No Comments »
Lila Meade: I woke up to the cacophony of roosters singing in harmony to the response of dogs protesting whatever impending danger they perceived. This started happening at 3am. I’ve forgotten that sleep is not the foremost conversation when we come Haiti – the rhythm of this country is such that sleep is overrated. […]
Posted in VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on Mar 31st, 2015 1 Comment »
Jackie Eiting, a long-time friend of Lila and Andrew Meade, was an invaluable participant on the trip to Haiti. She was always looking out for everyone else; always had some new piece of knowledge to share; and even after a long hike, was full of life and more energy than anyone else. We wanted everyone […]
Posted in VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on Mar 27th, 2015 3 Comments »
After a relaxing couple of days by the beach, and some successful handcraft and iron sculpture shopping in Jacmel, we finally arrived safely back in New York. Everyone is exhausted, but already missing Haiti. It was difficult to say goodbye, especially to Pere Wildaine who stayed with us the entire trip. There are not enough […]
Posted in Initiatives, Partners, VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on Mar 16th, 2015 1 Comment »
Day 1: 3.16.15 After a challenging 3:30 wake up call, a rough car ride to the airport, and assistance from generous airport employees who waived the fee for our extra luggage, we are finally here in Port au Prince! It all began to set in when we were sitting on the plane, and the gorgeous […]
Posted in VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on Mar 15th, 2015 1 Comment »
It’s hard to believe the day is finally here, but the trippers are currently preparing to go to Haiti in less than 24 hours! Today has been jam-packed with shopping, cooking, packing, and bonding (and yes, going a little crazy). It has been a busy day, but everyone is just excited for the travels and […]
Posted in About, Haiti News, VHP in Haiti! on Nov 3rd, 2014 1 Comment »
Sarah Oliver is a senior at Vassar College, majoring in Anthropology and pursuing a future career in medicine. In Vassar Haiti Project, Sarah is currently serving as the President of Internal Operations and is an invaluable member of the organization. She has had the opportunity to go Chermaitre, Haiti twice, during both her freshman and […]
Posted in VHP in Haiti! on Oct 24th, 2014 No Comments »
Andrew and Lila Meade, Carly Ritter ’05, Dr. Dan Katz from the Medical Advisory Board, and Tamsin Chen ’15 are returning tomorrow from their week-long trip in Haiti. We eagerly await their arrival with open arms, and look forward to updates from the school teachers, women’s co-operative, and other partners in Chermaitre!
Posted in VHP in Haiti!, Voices from VHP on Mar 9th, 2014 No Comments »
The spring project assessment trip to Haiti is happening in less than 24 hours! 13 VHPers will land in Port-au-Prince before making their way up to Gros Morne, to Chermaitre, and finally to Jacmel. Along the way, they will assist in a clinic day in the newly completed Chermaitre-Fiervil Clinic, and buy Haitian arts and handcrafts […]
Posted in VHP in Haiti! on Mar 22nd, 2013 2 Comments »
Today is our last day in Haiti. The past 11 days have been a memorable experience that we cannot wait to share with all the VHP members in Poughkeepsie. After a 7-hour drive and countless stops at the gas stations, we finally returned to the historic Hotel Oloffson from Cap Haitien. It was a very […]
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