Missions of Love began as a medical mission that used medicine to bring people to know Christ. Over the years, Missions of Love has expanded beyond our Medical Clinic to include an Eye and Ear Clinic, Safe Water Program, Children's Band and Choir as well as many more. We are continually growing and spreading the good news to everyone who will listen.

Please use the menu to the left to scroll through our various ministries.
 
 

 

Jolivert Safe Water for Families (JSWF) Project

Learn more about JSWF at www.jolivert.org

June 2008 will mark 10 years of my working with water projects in Haiti—about half of that time with the Jolivert SWF Project. The same month the two-year USAID Grant that I have administered will come to a close and in June 2007 I reach my 70th birthday. These “milestones” have caused me to assess my own future with respect to seeking new activities that will present me with fresh experiences and challenges.

The Jolivert SWF Project has been successful and is currently stable and well-run by Christophe Velciné, Mme. Evelyn Camille and the technicians. My only concern in leaving was that for its successful continuation, the Project should have capable leadership to direct the project and to help develop and implement future plans for growth.

The good news is that Michael Ritter, who completed his research work for his Masters of Public Health Thesis in Jolivert this June and July, has agreed to serve as Director of the Jolivert Project beginning June 1, 2008. He will be supported by Deep Springs, Inc. a faith-based NGO that he helped found. With Michael and his organization on board, I am confident that I leave the Jolivert SWF Project in excellent hands.

From January to June 2008, Michael will have the title Associate Director of the Jolivert SWF Project and we will work together on all decisions and to complete a smooth transition. In June, when Michael becomes Director of the Jolivert SWF Project, I will assume the title of Senior Advisor to the Project for at least a year with no specific duties other than assisting Michael in whatever way he chooses.

In April I will begin work in Leogane as part of my new activities that will use the lessons learned from the Jolivert SWF Project to help implement Safe Water Programs that NGOs would like to establish in other Haitian communities.

I have enjoyed my work for Missions of Love in Jolivert and those I have been associated with more that I can say. Although my future activities may take me other places in Haiti, part of me will always remain in Jolivert.

All the best,

Bill Gallo, Director, Jolivert Safe Water for Families Project

Missions of Love is a 501 c 3 Not For Profit

a BiegelMedia site design