Dear friends,
Love is finding the energy to help others.
As many recently celebrated Valentine's Day, thousands across Haiti were blocked in their homes and isolated in small towns as protesters continued "Operation Lock" which is effectively blocking transit and commerce throughout the country. There is growing tension as fuel, food, and clean water supplies run low.
Protesters have reason to feel exasperated. Inflation has surged, making basic staples - many of which are imported - unaffordable for much of the population. Fuel shortages, and a growing outrage around development funds missing from the government coffers have driven louder and louder calls for the president's resignation.
Love takes many forms. Sometimes it demands protest. Sometimes it requires patience.
Over the last two weeks some are facing challenging circumstances in Port-au-Prince, however most of the EarthSpark and Enèji Pwòp team members are safe (though stuck) in Les Anglais where the solar-powered microgrid is steadily providing energy to the town, undeterred by the national crisis.
We're happy today to share a new team photo of our growing team as well as a link to reflections from an independent consultant who recently came to assess our work. In the face of challenges and uncertainty, Love persists. If Love is finding the energy to help others, we will continue building it. We are ever-grateful that you are joining us in this.
Thank you, as always, for your kind support.
With Love from the EarthSpark team.
