main_phone: U.S. Cell number - 615-439-7702 -> U.S. Cell number - 615-439-7702 / Google Voice number (preferred) - 615-796-6951
mission: Mission Statement: "Our goal is to assess the immediate needs of our target communities, implementing solutions that fill this deficit while simultaneously promoting long-term independence from foreign aid. We strive to design systems of relief that are scalable, sustainable, low-impact, economically stimulating, and fully capable of continuation through the hands of the people. In addition, we will focus on structuring our projects for the participation of volunteers and for optimal documentation via video and various other means. We value safety above all else, both for ourselves and volunteers, as well as the people with whom we interact." Types of Projects: Our initial primary focus will be on improving the most pressing logistical needs being suffered by the Haitian people. Included in this category are shelter, restroom and shower facilities, clean drinking water, and navigable roadways. In the process meeting these needs, we will focus on solutions that utilize locally accessible materials and easily reproducible construction methods. Our goal is not only to put these systems in place, but rather to facilitate their installation while training the local community in methods which can then be replicated at an affordable cost and spread by word of mouth throughout the surrounding areas. In addition to these logistical goals of our mission, we are considering the possibility of incorporating a medically focused program to our objectives. This will depend largely on volunteer groups' desires and specialties. As we won't be able to guarantee the availability of the necessary bulk quantities of medication and supplies, our reach would be limited to a few choice orphanages and the supplies provided by the volunteers and donors. Nevertheless, there is potential for a larger scale impact in the form of promoting and training for perpetuation of much needed medical awareness campaigns. -> Mission Statement: "Our goal is to assess the immediate needs of our target communities, implementing solutions that fill this deficit while simultaneously promoting long-term independence from foreign aid. We strive to design systems of relief that are scalable, sustainable, low-impact, economically stimulating, and fully capable of continuation through the hands of the people. In addition, we will focus on structuring our projects for the participation of volunteers and for optimal documentation via video and various other means. We value safety above all else, both for ourselves and volunteers, as well as the people with whom we interact." Types of Projects: Our initial primary focus will be on improving the most pressing logistical needs being suffered by the Haitian people. Included in this category are shelter, restroom and shower facilities, clean drinking water, and navigable roadways. In the process meeting these needs, we will focus on solutions that utilize locally accessible materials and easily reproducible construction methods. Our goal is not only to put these systems in place, but rather to facilitate their installation while training the local community in methods which can then be replicated at an affordable cost and spread by word of mouth throughout the surrounding areas. In addition to these logistical goals of our mission, we are considering the possibility of incorporating a medically focused program to our objectives. This will depend largely on volunteer groups' desires and specialties. As we won't be able to guarantee the availability of the necessary bulk quantities of medication and supplies, our reach would be limited to a few choice orphanages and the supplies provided by the volunteers and donors. Nevertheless, there is potential for a larger scale impact in the form of promoting and training for perpetuation of much needed medical awareness campaigns.

notes: From rubble to refuge...our shelter solution For the past week I’ve been working on an exciting project for our mission. As I’m sure everyone has heard, the need for shelter is still mostly unmet. After talking to people much smarter than myself, I’m confident that it has real potential. So, I finally get to share with all of you! Whatever solution works for Haiti, it’s got to overcome the challenge of acquiring materials. Traditional building supplies have to be shipped in, thus everything is really expensive. There’s lots of money floating around, getting to it however is a lengthy mission in itself, you can imagine how many people want their bit of it. In the meantime thousands of people are sleeping under the stars...and the rain clouds. If our group is gonna be able to make any difference, we’ve got to team up with the homeless folk and find a dirt cheap way to skip all the problems. Speaking of dirt...(cheesy segway)...there’s plenty of rubble, if only there were a way to use it for shelter. We’d need new cement to reuse it in concrete...plus it’s expensive and slow. I pondered onward focusing on speed, simplicity, and cost....and came up with the idea of putting the rubble in bags and stacking it like block. Initially I was skeptical, however with a bit of talking and a lot of research, I’m satisfied it works. Here’s the idea...we gather a group of households needing a home, and supply them with enough bags and barb-wire (reinforcement) to build a 10’x10’ shelter each. As we organize the process, the plan is laid out, and bags start filling! Between each layer of bags goes a couple pieces of barb wire, these provide stabilization and anchor the bags together.(in my research I found people have actually tested and developed this method quite a bit) The houses are grouped side be side and back to back, thus sharing their rear and side walls...this saves lots of time and materials. Finally we roof, and here we run into the most trouble...it’s hard finding a cheap roofing system that is plentiful enough to allow the idea to spread and really make an impact. For the moment we’ll go with stretching a web of rope or wire over the shelters, covering with the woven bags, and then plastering on top with earth. This method is the most scalable, though not ideal. These structures are perfect for hurricanes and earthquakes...are cool in the heat and warm in the night...easy and fast to build allowing quantity through self-construction....easy to disassemble as Haiti rebuilds....and most importantly of all, they’re cheap! I’m optimistic that each shelter can be build for $25-50, (building by bags, barbs, and backs!) -> From rubble to refuge...our shelter solution For the past week I’ve been working on an exciting project for our mission. As I’m sure everyone has heard, the need for shelter is still mostly unmet. After talking to people much smarter than myself, I’m confident that it has real potential. So, I finally get to share with all of you! Whatever solution works for Haiti, it’s got to overcome the challenge of acquiring materials. Traditional building supplies have to be shipped in, thus everything is really expensive. There’s lots of money floating around, getting to it however is a lengthy mission in itself, you can imagine how many people want their bit of it. In the meantime thousands of people are sleeping under the stars...and the rain clouds. If our group is gonna be able to make any difference, we’ve got to team up with the homeless folk and find a dirt cheap way to skip all the problems. Speaking of dirt...(cheesy segway)...there’s plenty of rubble, if only there were a way to use it for shelter. We’d need new cement to reuse it in concrete...plus it’s expensive and slow. I pondered onward focusing on speed, simplicity, and cost....and came up with the idea of putting the rubble in bags and stacking it like block. Initially I was skeptical, however with a bit of talking and a lot of research, I’m satisfied it works. Here’s the idea...we gather a group of households needing a home, and supply them with enough bags and barb-wire (reinforcement) to build a 10’x10’ shelter each. As we organize the process, the plan is laid out, and bags start filling! Between each layer of bags goes a couple pieces of barb wire, these provide stabilization and anchor the bags together.(in my research I found people have actually tested and developed this method quite a bit) The houses are grouped side be side and back to back, thus sharing their rear and side walls...this saves lots of time and materials. Finally we roof, and here we run into the most trouble...it’s hard finding a cheap roofing system that is plentiful enough to allow the idea to spread and really make an impact. For the moment we’ll go with stretching a web of rope or wire over the shelters, covering with the woven bags, and then plastering on top with earth. This method is the most scalable, though not ideal. These structures are perfect for hurricanes and earthquakes...are cool in the heat and warm in the night...easy and fast to build allowing quantity through self-construction....easy to disassemble as Haiti rebuilds....and most importantly of all, they’re cheap! I’m optimistic that each shelter can be build for $25-50, (building by bags, barbs, and backs!) --------------------------------------
region: -> Haiti, Caribbean
mission: -> Mission Statement: "Our goal is to assess the immediate needs of our target communities, implementing solutions that fill this deficit while simultaneously promoting long-term independence from foreign aid. We strive to design systems of relief that are scalable, sustainable, low-impact, economically stimulating, and fully capable of continuation through the hands of the people. In addition, we will focus on structuring our projects for the participation of volunteers and for optimal documentation via video and various other means. We value safety above all else, both for ourselves and volunteers, as well as the people with whom we interact." Types of Projects: Our initial primary focus will be on improving the most pressing logistical needs being suffered by the Haitian people. Included in this category are shelter, restroom and shower facilities, clean drinking water, and navigable roadways. In the process meeting these needs, we will focus on solutions that utilize locally accessible materials and easily reproducible construction methods. Our goal is not only to put these systems in place, but rather to facilitate their installation while training the local community in methods which can then be replicated at an affordable cost and spread by word of mouth throughout the surrounding areas. In addition to these logistical goals of our mission, we are considering the possibility of incorporating a medically focused program to our objectives. This will depend largely on volunteer groups' desires and specialties. As we won't be able to guarantee the availability of the necessary bulk quantities of medication and supplies, our reach would be limited to a few choice orphanages and the supplies provided by the volunteers and donors. Nevertheless, there is potential for a larger scale impact in the form of promoting and training for perpetuation of much needed medical awareness campaigns.

parish: Acul Du Nord ->
town: Milot ->
name: Hôpital Sacré Coeur (Supported by: The CRUDEM Foundation) -> Real World Relief
main_phone: 3 782-1414 -> U.S. Cell number - 615-439-7702
mgt_contact changed.
mgt_phone changed.
address: Location: 19.6087° N, 72.2127° W ("approximate") ->
notes: FROM RESOURCE FINDER: Address: Location: 19.6087° N, 72.2127° W Contact name: Harold Previl, MD, Medical Director Phone Main: 3 782-1414 POC: (509) 3 848-5808 E-mail: haroldprevil @ yahoo.fr Department: Nord District: Acul Du Nord Commune: Milot Organization name: The CRUDEM Foundation Organization type: Faith-based Category: Hospital Damage: Fully Functional Comments: Access HHFML 05-23-10. GPS coordinates are approximate, updated to match HHFMLv7. Other Data from Sahana Foundation 01-31-10. Location of Helipad: Soccer field position 19°36'42.78"N, 72°12'25.54"W. Soccer field is one-fifth of a mile from the hospital. Nearest road: on main Cap Haitien-to-Milot road. Per Dr. Peter Kelly, President of the CRUDEM Foundation (which owns Hôpital Sacré Coeur), this is the accurate listing for Hôpital Sacré Coeur (H: 3230465 P: 32301, May 12, 2010). ; very fluid can accompodate increased numbers with little advance notice; Able to expand in all areas according to need. -> From rubble to refuge...our shelter solution For the past week I’ve been working on an exciting project for our mission. As I’m sure everyone has heard, the need for shelter is still mostly unmet. After talking to people much smarter than myself, I’m confident that it has real potential. So, I finally get to share with all of you! Whatever solution works for Haiti, it’s got to overcome the challenge of acquiring materials. Traditional building supplies have to be shipped in, thus everything is really expensive. There’s lots of money floating around, getting to it however is a lengthy mission in itself, you can imagine how many people want their bit of it. In the meantime thousands of people are sleeping under the stars...and the rain clouds. If our group is gonna be able to make any difference, we’ve got to team up with the homeless folk and find a dirt cheap way to skip all the problems. Speaking of dirt...(cheesy segway)...there’s plenty of rubble, if only there were a way to use it for shelter. We’d need new cement to reuse it in concrete...plus it’s expensive and slow. I pondered onward focusing on speed, simplicity, and cost....and came up with the idea of putting the rubble in bags and stacking it like block. Initially I was skeptical, however with a bit of talking and a lot of research, I’m satisfied it works. Here’s the idea...we gather a group of households needing a home, and supply them with enough bags and barb-wire (reinforcement) to build a 10’x10’ shelter each. As we organize the process, the plan is laid out, and bags start filling! Between each layer of bags goes a couple pieces of barb wire, these provide stabilization and anchor the bags together.(in my research I found people have actually tested and developed this method quite a bit) The houses are grouped side be side and back to back, thus sharing their rear and side walls...this saves lots of time and materials. Finally we roof, and here we run into the most trouble...it’s hard finding a cheap roofing system that is plentiful enough to allow the idea to spread and really make an impact. For the moment we’ll go with stretching a web of rope or wire over the shelters, covering with the woven bags, and then plastering on top with earth. This method is the most scalable, though not ideal. These structures are perfect for hurricanes and earthquakes...are cool in the heat and warm in the night...easy and fast to build allowing quantity through self-construction....easy to disassemble as Haiti rebuilds....and most importantly of all, they’re cheap! I’m optimistic that each shelter can be build for $25-50, (building by bags, barbs, and backs!)
region: Nord ->
capacity: 1340 ->
organization: Hospital ->
website: -> http://realworldrelief.com/
facility_type: Medical Facility -> Info/Hotline

name: CAL Sacre Coeur (Supported by: The CRUDEM Foundation) -> Hôpital Sacré Coeur (Supported by: The CRUDEM Foundation)