Consequences of new gang war on Saint Luke Foundation’s Schools in the biggest slum of Haiti

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Consequences of new gang war on Saint Luke Foundation’s Schools in the biggest slum of Haiti

Two (2) weeks ago, a gang war started in “Cité Soleil”, the biggest and poorest slum in Haiti. This war includes many gangs from different neighborhoods. According to the United Nation (UN) and the “National Human Rights Defense Network” (RNDDH) in 13 July 2022 publication, more than four hundred (400) people have already been killed, and the war is still going on. Some people have narrowly escaped from their neighborhoods, but most of the population is blocked inside under gang pressure and are without food and water. The deceased had no access to first aid after being hit by bullets.

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This is the story of Sainvil Olson, a Special Patient at St Luke Hospital.

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This is the story of Sainvil Olson, a Special Patient at St Luke Hospital.

For a parent, life can change in an instant. For thirteen years, Olson's mother, Olga Decoline, has been dedicating her life to seeking care for her son who was having difficulty breathing. That moment came in 2019, when a pediatrician at St Damien Hospital in Tabarre finally told Olga that her son was suffering from an incurable disease called cystic fibrosis. Olson was then 13 years old.

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Note d'information

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Note d'information

The St Luke Foundation informs all the local and international public that after 3 years of sacrifices in order to support the Manitane Institution of St Luke (APJ School) at 70% of an annual budget of approximately 1,300,000 USD for the benefit of the most needy students, its reserves are totally run out and its finds itself in circumstances beyond its control to adjust the school contributions of the pupils in the hope of allocating a considerable contribution (30%) to the budget of the running cost of the Academy.

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