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Personal Information:Hertilus Maïse (BH) Case History:Hertilus is 71 years old. He lives in Bombardopolis, Haiti. He is a widower and has three children who are also very poor. He is Catholic and speaks Creole. He used to earn his living as an itinerant worker but due to his health he can no longer continue. Hertilus must now rely on the local church for food. Hertilus is in poor health. His vision and hearing are poor but he still has his teeth. Hertilus had to sell his house two years ago to pay for his wife’s funeral. He has been living with his son for the last year. He spends his days seated as he is too sick to do much. Sponsorship for Hertilus Maïse will ensure that he receives food, clothing and medical attention when necessary. More importantly, it will show him that someone voluntarily cares about his situation. Haiti is acknowledged as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere and one of the least developed in the world. Only 20% of the land is arable, while 70% of Haitians are involved in agriculture. A majority of Haitians are illiterate and employment is 50%. Many Haitians do not eat a meal everyday and the elderly are the last in line when everyone in a household is hungry. A program of support for the elderly poor in the Bombardopolis area of Haiti was started in 2005 by Father Rodolphe Balthazar, of St Francois Assisi Catholic Church. It is now run by Father Cholet and the Parish Council. .
Caring Organization:Parish Council of St. Francois Assisi Bombardopolis, Haiti Adopt Hertilus Maïse today! |
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