Student nurse Brunie with Sharon, debriefing after earthquake.
Student nurse Gaby talks to Sharon about the first aid they gave to quake survivors in Leogane. The nursing school is still standing in Leogane but it is damage.
Alland and Wisly recount the terror of the earthquake and working in the makeshift clinic in Leogane.
Starthrower center – Tutoring
Repairing the generator damaged by the quake.
Damage roof due to the earthquake over the patio area. The other part of the roof fell on Jack.
Edwina shows burned remains of her possessions following a fire at her ti kay (house).
Bos Mason repairing bedroom wall at the foundation following the earthquake.
Quake repairs at the Foundation.
Student helping Bos Mason repair the house.
Jacques checks propane tank at the Foundation. Propane, used for cooking and boiling water is in short supply post quake.
Carmene prepares pwa-kong (pigeon-peas) from our green garden.
Quake repairs of our roof.
Alex, suffering from Malaria is resting at the Foundation.
Student heads for home with sleeping mat and a mosquito net.
Student nurse Gaby checks Carmene’s blood pressure.
Quake repairs
Starfish with t-shirts donated from Pennsylvania.
Inspecting our new vehicule.
Sharon Gaskell, Starthrower Foundation Center, with staff unloading rice and beans.
Rosenie and Sherlyne packaging rice and bean for distribution to students.
Dieugrand with bag of charcoal ( gwo sak chabon). He weighs 127 lbs, bag, 76 lbs.
Our dog Ti Sab is very ill and now using a natural remedy. A Cap-Haitien vet had started treatment but had to close his office due to flood damage.
Christamene washes out work clothes at day’s end.
Rosama and Stefan playing a game of Dominos at the Foundation.
Homes in Cap-Haitien
