Lighthouse Designs, Child Hope Int'l Transition Program - Haiti

I've been chatting in recent days with people around the world who work on USAID issues. I agree with those who say the agency needs reform, so I thought I'd see how the Trump/Musk effort is going. Here's what I found.

In Uganda, an effort to limit an Ebola outbreak is hampered because USAID is now out of commission. In NW Nigeria, children are dying because feeding centers have run out of the nutrient-rich RUTF paste that keeps malnourished kids alive; the RUTF is in nearby warehouses, but Musk has created such chaos that there's no one to approve transfer to the feeding centers. A hospital closed in Somalia, with patients sent home in wheelbarrows.

If waste is your concern, then vast amounts of food aid are now rotting because USAID no longer has staff to protect food en route. If security is the issue, then the counter-terrorism staff has been told to stay home and is no longer vetting transfers. It's just chaos, and China is the big winner so far as the US retreats.

Folks, this is a tragedy at so many levels -- and it's also making us less safe.

Readers have been asking what they can do at a personal level, so I end the column with some suggestions. Here's a gift link that should let anyone read the column without hitting a paywall: https://bit.ly/42X787p

Check out the latest projects the Carpentry Program has been working on. If you are here in Haiti, contact us my message if you would like to place an order.

Check out the Brand New headband styles added to our headband line. We would love to hear your feedback and if you would like to purchase one

Carpentry guys are working hard on a rocking chair order ! While refinishing some bunk beds from the Child Hope Guest House.

Here is Chedline showing off some homemade Rice Crispy Treats the Baking Program made today...send us a message for pricing if you would like some made for you family, a treat for your artisans, or just some for yourself ; )

Check out this awesome wood rack the welding class here at Lighthouse Designs made! One class helping another! Can't wait to get the wood loaded up!

Completed medical backboards

Well ladies n gents....we've completed our first rocking chair from scratch and ready to make one for everyone : ) $100ea. message us to place an order!!

We're currently working on a rocking chair to produce...pics to come soon!!

Now making these lovely relaxing adirondack chairs...only $80...Message us to have your set made for your porch!