Anyone interested in meeting Haitian people and learning more about economic development in Haiti is invited to join Sister Anita von Wellsheim. RSCJ, in an eight-day Delegation to Haiti June 16-24.

The trip will include a stop in Verrettes where three Religious of the Sacred Heart, including Sister Judy Vollbrecht of the U.S. Province, have established a ministry to youth.

The delegation, titled “Building a Democratic Economy,” is sponsored by Fonkoze USA. Sister von Wellsheim is coordinator in Albany, New York, for the organization.

Fonkoze is an economic alliance of more than 1,900 peasant organizations, women’s collectives, cooperatives, credit unions, street vendors and religious communities from all over Haiti.

The itinerary for the first three days includes a “Stations of the Cross” tour of Port-au-Prince to learn more about the Haitian people’s struggle to establish democracy, a meeting with Fonkoze’s staff and a tour of marketplaces.

Days four through eight will be spent in the countryside meeting with Fonkoze staff and learning more about economic development in rural areas. The delegation will meet “ti machann,” women street vendors, who are the backbone of the Haitian economy.

Cost of the trip is $700. The price does not include airfare to Port-au-Prince, but does cover all other basic costs.
Persons interested in more information may call Fonkoze USA at 202-667-1277.

Interested RSCJ and Associates are invited to call Sister von Wellsheim at 518-427-9092.