Mission Trips with H3Missions
A Non Profit Company Bringing Help for Hurting Humanity.
Help for Hurting Humanity
MISSION TRIP UPDATE:
Help for hurting humanity
Since our last update, political instability still exists in Haiti with the Haitian Lower Chamber of Deputies dismissing then (2nd) Prime Minister Henri Céant, and President Jovonel Moise, since then, presenting his 3rd Prime Minister for consideration.
In addition, Haiti has still been experiencing periodic civil unrest from the Petro Caribe scandal, while fuel shortages continue to plague the country, affecting everything from cellular telephone service (since cell towers are powered by diesel fuel), to hotels – some of which had to lay off personnel and close for a month or two because they could not obtain fuel to power their generators or their staff could not get to work because of the transportation strikes, to hospitals, and other major businesses.
“We conducted our first medical mission with a group of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals tending to the thousands of wounded survivors.”
These challenges have also affected our collaboration partners in Haiti as well. The University of Haiti School of Dentistry has had their school year affected by the transportation strikes and are having to scramble to reschedule their remaining academic calendar. This has jeopardized the dental school students and professors that they were originally scheduled to work with our dental clinics.
Lastly, the U.S. State Department still has Haiti listed with a Level 4 travel warning, and several airlines have halted flights to Haiti. With only three months left before our intended trip, there are too many open issues and concerns, and regrettably, in the interest of safety, and our ability to effectively conduct our operations, we have postponed this trip and would like to reschedule it for later in the year, perhaps September, October or early November. We will keep you posted.
Thank you for all your support!
Haiti Mission Trip Costs:
$1600 + $25 Reservation Fee (Excluding airfare)
ESTIMATE INCLUDES:
The overall experience for our volunteers is important to us. After a long day of working in various challenging locations, we want you to have the opportunity to retreat, decompress and revive yourself so you can recharge for the next day. The accommodations will typically include:
- Air conditioned rooms, double occupancy
- WiFi
- Running water
- Swimming pool or the ocean
- In-country transportation
- Medical Translators and drivers
- Buffet-style meals (Breakfast and Dinner Only)
During your down time, you will also have the opportunity to visit some historical or culturally interesting locations, or participate in giving back in other ways, as well as enjoy the other amenities provided by the resort.
NOT INCLUDED:
Round-trip airfare from your airport of choice.
Websites of Interest:
H3Missions offers extremely affordable service trips.
We offer standard pricing for all trips and partner pricing for monthly donors at specified levels. Trip costs can vary, depending on the size of the group and the city of departure. Trip cost includes the following: Ground transportation in Haiti, Lodging, 2 meals per day, Security, Translators, Basic
Important Trip Details:
Age Requirement
H3Missions trips require that all volunteers be high school age or older, unless participating as a family. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Safety First
The safety of our volunteers is extremely important to us. An American or Haitian representative of H3Missions, Inc. assists all groups and is available to answer questions. We will always have translators present to help with communication. The resorts where we stay also have 24-hour security guards on the grounds. Additional security at project sites will be available as needed. Representatives from H3Missions will be present with anyone from the group while traveling to different work sites, at sightseeing locations or around town.
Transportation
Once you arrive in Haiti, H3Missions will provide all ground transportation. We’ll pick you up from the airport and return you to the airport in time for your return flight home. All volunteers are responsible for getting to/from their local airport in the States. We’ll provide guidance on international travel once a trip week is selected. We will also provide additional information or answer any questions you might have. Please use this link to contact us and we will get back to you promptly. Thank you
What to Pack
Important Suggestion: Don’t try to change products like shampoo, conditioner, soap, clothes or anything else that you might be accustom to just before or during your Haiti trip. Having familiar products will be important while you are abroad. Please reivew the what to pack continuation below.
What to pack continuation
The following
is a short list of suggested items:
NOTE: H3Missions, Inc. is not not qualified to dispense medical advice. Please consult with your family doctor or with a travel medicine specialist for professional guidance prior to traveling with us to Haiti.
Clothing
• Modest summer clothes
• Work clothes or scrubs
• Hat and sunglasses
• Shoes work/walking
• Sandals shower/walking
• Bathing suit
• Towel and wash cloth
• Work clothes or scrubs
• Hat and sunglasses
• Shoes work/walking
• Sandals shower/walking
• Bathing suit
• Towel and wash cloth
General Items
• $200 cash in small bills
• Soap and shampoo
• Lotion and hair products
• Toiletries and sanitizer
• Sunscreen and 30% deet
• Wet wipes and toilet paper
• Flashlight and water bottle
• Soap and shampoo
• Lotion and hair products
• Toiletries and sanitizer
• Sunscreen and 30% deet
• Wet wipes and toilet paper
• Flashlight and water bottle
Medical
• Prescriptions
• Supplements
• Tylenol
• Benadryl
• Ibuprofen
• Neosporin
• Supplements
• Tylenol
• Benadryl
• Ibuprofen
• Neosporin
Snacks
• Trail mix/beef jerky
• Energy/granola bars
• Peanut butter
• Nuts/dried fruit
• Gum/mints
• Crystal Light
• Energy/granola bars
• Peanut butter
• Nuts/dried fruit
• Gum/mints
• Crystal Light
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Haiti does NOT require immunizations. We suggest that you visit this website www.cdc.gov/travel for information on recommended immunizations, medical precautions and how to handle prescriptions on your trip. Also, please contact your doctor about 8 weeks before you travel to make sure that you are up to date on your tetanus and Hepatitis A & B shots. Furthermore, you’ll want to make sure you have malaria medication with you on the trip.
Travel insurance is included in the cost of the trip. Additional travel insurance is not required.
No, you will not need a visa when traveling from the United States to Haiti.
The official Haitian currency is the gourde. (Click here to see the exchange rate). It is not necessary to exchange your U.S. Currency since the U.S. dollar is accepted in most places in Haiti. We suggest that you bring a small amount of cash ($50 to $200) in lower denominations such as one and five dollar bills. Credit cards might work at the resorts but there are many places that won’t accept them.
Unfortunately, we are unable to refund any trip fees or donations accepted on your behalf. Your registration and deposit demonstrate your commitment to the trip. The money you have donated will go toward our work and will help enhance the lives of the people of Haiti. You can also use it as a tax write off.
H3Missions, Inc. cares about nurturing long term partnerships. This will allow us to make an impact over time. Although it’s not required to become a monthly donor, we ask that all volunteers donate no less than $5 per month for at least a 12 month period. You can do this by clicking any donate button on our website. Keep in mind, you can designate your funds to go toward a specific campaign or to H3Missions, Inc. and we will disburse the money to the project that needs it the most.
