Such development does not happen in less than a generation. Having staff who teach nutrition and better agricultural techniques is more effective in the long run than meal programs, which, by the way, are in place when needed. We regret that Ms. Wainwright had a negative experience on her trip, but her experience is not representative. We think that it is important for your readers to know that since 1986 over 250 teachers, doctors, carpenters, nurses, dentists and students have participated in mission trips to Jeannette to support the community and school. People who travel to Haiti have donated their time, money and skills to address the community's many needs.
Participants use vacation time and pay their own travel expenses.
Most of the people who travel to Jeannette are moved by the experience and return eager to support the mission work here in the U.S., in Haiti and in other countries. It is the nature of the project that those who participate in these trips learn as much from our Haitian hosts as they receive from us. Mission work in any developing country is a work in progress, and walking the politically correct line is a challenge in a world so different from our own. For the past three years, we have been on Green Bay Avenue, between Villard and Silver Spring. This is right on the edge of Milwaukee's inner city.