Students Raise Money for Orphans in Haiti

In her letter to the community, student Raina '14 described the impact of what she witnessed: "During our stay, we saw firsthand the devastation caused by the earthquake. Much of Port-au-Prince was completely flattened and often the highest site on the horizon was an enormous pile of rubble. However, the physical damage could not compare to the shock of seeing how Haitians were living. We played with children in orphanages that consisted only of tents placed on rocks. We brought water and supplies to a home of a dying adult. We spent time simply holding sick children in our arms so that they felt cared for. Everyday, we tutored a group of abandoned or orphaned children that Foundation for Children in Need (FFCIN) had recently set up a home for. There were many difficult things that we saw firsthand. As a result, I came away from the experience wanting do something for the kids we met. I was stunned at how eager they were to be read to, or learn math, or play the instruments we brought them. These kids were filled with laughter and joy and kindness despite their horrible situation. My life is changed forever after meeting so many incredible Haitian people, and I know the only way many of the children I met will have a chance at a better life is to get an education."