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Sometimes we can all get a little annoyed at our daily commute – but imagine getting up at 4.00am to walk three hours to work (if you’re one of those lucky enough to have a job). Then imagine the life-changing effect of something as simple as a bicycle. Three hours become less than one. Children … Read more
The local GAA club is the heartbeat of many an Irish town. But did you know that that heart can be heard beating almost 6,500kms away? We’ve shipped hundreds of GAA Cul Camp packs from Ireland to Haiti. To see the children lined up in their GAA tops wearing their GAA backpacks is a sight … Read more
Translating as ‘you are not alone’ these were the words of Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez as he addressed the people of Honduras in the aftermath of two devastating hurricanes in just two short weeks. Both were category 4 storms – the second-highest rating possible on the Saffir-Simpson scale. With sustained wind speeds of between … Read more
As a charity, we focus on improving the lives of Haiti’s most vulnerable children. Firstly, there’s our work on the ground – building, repairing and improving facilities at the Island’s overburdened orphanages, but did you know that we also maintain a regular supply line of aid shipped directly from Ireland? Each sea-going container we ship … Read more
As part of our relief works on the Island of Haiti, we regularly purchase, fill and transport shipping containers of aid directly to those most in need. These containers are packed full of donated items that will help improve life for children orphaned by the devastating 2010 earthquake. There’s 74 cubic metres of life changing … Read more
‘Would you believe that diapers, if you can find them, are one of the most expensive items to buy on the Island?’ When our volunteers send us updates on life in post-earthquake Haiti, it’s striking how the simple things that you and I take for granted become so valuable that they’re almost currency. Diapers, schoolbags, … Read more
Even though a lot of our time is spent working on construction projects of some description, it’s great when we’re able to bring a little bit of fun back to vulnerable children’s lives. The photo shows an amazing consignment of 61 bicycles, 10 tricycles and 10 scooters collected and expertly repaired by Kieran Meegan from … Read more
Having thought about going to Haiti for a while, I had plenty of time to research the country, its climate, temperatures, population, currency, language etc. So I thought I was prepared for my new adventure but nothing could have prepared me for what I experienced during my week in Haiti with Haiti Orphanage Project ESPWA. … Read more
Four weeks ago, following a conversation between Seamus O Brien, a boat builder, Trevor Whelan, a sailor and I, a volunteer with The Haiti orphanage Project Espwa, an idea to flat pack a traditional West of Ireland Curragh and ship it to Haiti was formed. Since then, not one Curragh but two have been prepared … Read more
Part of a consignment of medical supplies soon to be loaded on a container which will be sent to Haiti as part of the relief effort.
Haiti Orphanage Project ESPWA (HOPE) is a fully registered Irish charity dedicated to providing facilities and implementing best practice for disadvantaged children in Haiti.
Registered charity number CHY 19799. Charities Regulatory Authority number CRA20077938. Company number 495500
Haiti Orphanage Project ESPWA
Greyacre Road
Newtownbalregan
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91 X832