Current Political and Travel Climate
Though Haiti does have a history of instability and public unrest — especially with the weakening of government agencies in the wake of the earthquake in January, 2010 — such instability is largely limited to Port-au-Prince, a city that is far removed from the region where Northwest Haiti Christian Mission works.
The nationwide outbreak of cholera in Haiti has not affected any short-term mission trips or travelers. Mission staff are carefully monitoring the impacts of cholera in the communities NWHCM serves. The disease poses little risk to people who drink clean water and follow basic hygiene practices such as hand washing. NWHCM goes to great lengths to provide all travelers with clean drinking water and safe and healthy food. The mission has an excellent track record of facilitating safe, rewarding mission trips.
Updated November 29, 2010
