Sixty-five youngsters enjoy beans 'n' rice served on corporate castoff frisbees donated to FBR and sent to B-R via annual sea-container shipment.

FRIENDS of BELLE-RIVIÈRE

Mission
Friends of Belle-Rivière assists the residents of Belle-Rivière (B-R),
Haiti in the long-term development of their community by meeting
basic human needs for food, clean water, health, education, and sustainable commerce.

• Program goals are accomplished through community leaders. 
  
• Projects are prioritized by residents of the community.
  
• FBR provides organization, perspective, connection, and resource.
• 100% of donor contributions directly fund projects in Haiti. 

NATURAL DISASTER - AGAIN

Another massive earthquake struck Haiti on August 14th, this one much closer to Belle-Rivière. Fortunately, due to relatively less development and low population density B-R did not suffer the massive destruction that affected Les Cayes, a major city 100 miles to the West. As happened following the 2010 earthquake, B-R has become a place of refuge for friends and relatives in the most affected areas. EARTHQUAKE

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

• Summary Report — ReliefWeb, Oct. 5, 2021
  
  
• Elections, Kidnapping, Insecurity — UN News, Oct. 4, 2021
  
  
• Reparations for Freedom — NPR, Oct. 5. 2021
  
  
• Earthquakes in Haiti — NPR, August 16, 2021
  
  
• Earthquake Aftermath — The Atlantic, August 18, 2021
  

IMPACT

2,248 Dead
12,760 Injured
136,000 families affected
650,000 need assistance
70% of Southern schools damaged/destroyed
230,000 children at risk of dropping out of school
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BRIDGING THE GAP

Going to school means crossing this river. Ever-changing water levels are uncertain and dangerous. Spring flooding cuts off all traffic for days at a time. A pedestrian bridge can provide safe passage. BRIDGE

Students, parents & Ministry of Education officials thank FBR for support with the National School.