L’Athlétique d'Haiti hit by devastating 7.0 earthquake

Hello Friends and Supporters,

As you all know, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and its surrounding areas are facing a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion - a magnitude 7.0 earthquake within 10 miles of the city centre.

L’Athlétique d'Haiti, our Haitian partners, work with over 1,500 youth and their families in Cité de Soleil, the largest slum in the country, where hundreds of thousands of the poorest Haitians live with no running water, no sewage systems, and no electricity. We have heard from Boby Duval, leader and founder of L’Athletique Haiti, to say that the effects on the youth, families and facilities have yet to be determined but are projected to be catastrophic. Cité de Soleil has been hit particularly hard and continues to be distressingly difficult to access given the poor infrastructure in the slum.

People around the world have been moved by the images from Haiti after this most recent tragedy and many have asked how they can help. Having spent several months there myself, I continue to be devastated by how much one country and its people have had to endure - environmental degradation, natural disasters, occupation, political turmoil and misrule. It is un-thinkable; yet it is true.

The Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation is committed to establishing long-term partners with real impact in communities that need it most. L’Athlétique Haiti has an 8 year history of outstanding and tangible impact in Cité de Soleil through civil unrest, hurricanes and other obstacles. They WILL rise to serve the needs of the youth and families affected directly by the earthquake both during and in the wake of this tragedy and we are committed to support them to the best of our ability.

We encourage everyone to take an interest and do their part in Haiti. For those looking to make a difference through L'Athletique Haiti and their after-school sports and education programs, we will be accepting donations ear-marked to Haiti with a guarantee that any funds raised will go directly to the youth in Cité de Soleil as best needed. We will update the webpage and donors as we hear from Boby and his team about the impact on the L’Athletique Haiti family and keep them in our thoughts and prayers. 

You can note "Haiti" in the donation comment box. Be assured that any donations earmarked for this purpose will reach those in Haiti and thank you so much for your willingness to make a difference.

We thank you again for your willingness to make a difference.

Sincerely,

Aimee-Noel and the Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation