Destination:
Fond-des-Blancs, Haïti, a small rural town in southern Haiti where the Haiti Christian Development Fund (HCDF) has been working since 1982. It is located in the southern penensula of the country, approximately 70 miles southwest of Port au Prince. Driving time from the airport can be anywhere between three and five hours.

Project Participation

1) General Construction

HCDF always has opportunities for anyone interested in experiencing the mission field to participate in a number of ministry activities; the simplest being providing their labor for ongoing construction projects.

2) Technical assistance

There are a number of areas where HCDF is attempting to make a difference in the town of Fond-des-Blancs. Your particular skill could be exactly what we need and would be more than happy to organize a group around your particular area of expertise..

Host in Haiti
The Haiti Christian Development Fund is an indigenous, US based mission organization committed to Evangelism, education and community development. Its message of reconciliation through Christ has been a catalyst for change in this rural community. This organization is headed by Jean (a native Haitian) and his wife Joy (originally from Oregon). They will be your hosts while in Haiti.

Extra Activities

Tropical Beach: Fond-des-Blancs is ten miles from some of the most beautiful, undeveloped beaches of the Caribbean. An afternoon at this location is guaranteed.

Historical Site Visits: Haiti has many historical sites dating from the early 1800’s. A major tourist attraction is the Citadel built by King Henri Christophe. It is located on the northern coast of Haiti. A trip can be arranged to this location. Some extra cost will be incurred.*

Expectations

A life changing experience: Anyone coming to Haiti cannot help but be impacted by the poverty that is so evident. The result is usually an increased appreciation for the blessings of life in the USA and a heart of compassion for those less fortunate.

A major contribution to an ongoing ministry: Your visit is a major encouragement to other fellow believers in that community. Whether sharing in evangelism, presenting a seminar, or hammering a nail, you are actively contributing to the growth of this ministry.

A view of the 3rd world that can only be appreciated through personal experience: There is no other place in the western hemisphere where someone can get a very sharp contrast between the developed and the 3rd word than Haiti. It is close enough to the US to be easily accessible and far enough economically to be a dramatic contrast.

Religious Experience: There will be numerous opportunities to worship with the believers in Fond-des-Blancs and participate in evangelistic activities.

Group Contribution: HCDF operates by the faithful contributions of its supporters. Most often it does not have extra income for many of its projects. Each group is encouraged to raise some additional funds that will go toward the purchase of supplies for the project the group will be working on. This is not mandatory but strongly encouraged. An average contribution of $100.00 per person per week should buy enough supplies for the project they will be working on.

In Country (Haiti) Cost

Room & Board in Fond-des-Blancs	$15.00	per person/per day
(Includes sleeping facilities with bunk beds, max 4 person to a room, boys and girls bathrooms, and supper; We prefer that each group brings breakfast and lunch but arrangements can be made for those meals as well at $2.50 per person per day per additional meal.)
Travel to or from & around Fond-des-Blancs	$75.00	per person

Once you have calculated the estimated cost of your stay with us, please send a check to our office to finalize your reservation. Make the check payable to Haiti Christian Development Fund and send it to:

Haiti Christian Development Fund
Post Office Box 934696
Margate, FL 33093-4696

While we can receive payment in Haiti, then we have to send it to the States for processing. It is much more efficient for us if you send the check into our office. If there be any adjustments to be made, we can do that while you are here in Haiti.

Other Expenses:

Airfare approximately $800 (Depending on point of origin. Miami to Port au Prince is around $400.00 round trip). Now that the Fond-des-Blancs airstrip is open, we are recommending that every group plan to fly with MAF either on their way in or out. Please contact MAF directly for reservations ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). The estimated cost per plane of 5 passengers is $310.00. 

Incidental expenses (including meals when not in Fond-des-Blancs)

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