Greetings friends!

I'm part of a team who are going to build additional and much improved facilities at an orphanage on the outskirts of Port Au Prince in Haiti. The build will take place in the Autumn and consist of 3 bedrooms and a small kitchen. 

The children’s charity Bright Tomorrows has been involved in Haiti since the earthquake, developing strong links with an organisation called Mission Rescue and supporting children who have been orphaned or whose mothers are unable to care for them. The charity has bought tents for families and children, funds a breakfast club before school for local children and also supports children’s education by paying school fees. 

Recently, Bright Tomorrows has been looking for ways in which resources could be utilised to help make a long term difference in Haiti. Due to extreme poverty which has been exacerbated by the earthquake, many orphanages are desperately struggling to provide the children with the care they need. They have also had an influx of children due to so many losing parents in the quake. At one orphanage we were particularly shocked by the poor living conditions and lack of sanitation for the 45 children there. We believe that building larger and better facilities will be the most productive way of being able to improve the quality of life for the 45 children living here and making a permanent difference in Haiti.  

I am one of 14 volunteers who will return to Haiti in October to build three new bedrooms and a small kitchen. This will effectively double the number of bedrooms (currently there are 12 children to a room, sleeping on the floor) and give them a functioning kitchen area.  Bright Tomorrows is currently raising the £7,000 needed to complete this project and all the volunteers must cover the cost of their own flights through fund raising/sponsorship. 

I'm blogging about this project, in the hope that some of you may see the vision of what we're going to do and decide to help us in the project. In fairness to you, I'm going to come straight out with it and say "I want your money!". The work we're going to be carrying out is so desperately needed and will bring a great deal of relief to some very beautiful children.

I'm personally looking to raise in the region of £1500 - £2000 ($2500 - $3000). If you can help, or know of anyone who might be able to help the project financially, then PLEASE get in contact with me for more details. You can contact me on twitter via @mikebeecham, or email me personally on teambeecham@googlemail.com.

Please take a little time to consider helping us....large or small any amount you can give will help.

Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Mike