OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Whereas the search continues for survivors of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, one native girl is respiratory a sigh of aid.
“It introduced again recollections of what occurred to the folks of Haiti in 2010 and that was whole devastation,” mentioned Connie Krueger, Founder, Haiti Orphanage Companions.
She was on the bottom within the aftermath of the earthquake in 2010; there on a medical along with her late husband Raymond, who was a doctor.
“The Bible says that we’re to take care of the widows and the orphans and he very a lot believed that,” mentioned Krueger. “So when there was a chance to construct an orphanage we prayed about and he mentioned we have to do that,” noting a few of the kids who have been displaced in 2010 are nonetheless on the orphanage.
“For them to undergo that once more I simply can’t think about it,” mentioned Krueger. “Simply pondering what have been they pondering once more.”
Saturday’s earthquake solely added to what’s been a tumultuous time in Haiti because it faces political unrest and rising violence.
“With the unrest and with the place the orphanage was in Cite Soleil and the violence and the gangs shifting in we actually felt like we needed to get the youngsters out of there,” mentioned Krueger, noting the choice was made to maneuver additional north.
Unknowingly, the transfer put them out of harms method in additional methods than one, permitting them to additional escape the worst of the earthquake.
“It was a complete aid after I came upon they have been secure,” mentioned Krueger.
When you’d wish to make a donation to Haiti Orphanage Partners you can visit the website or electronic mail Connie Krueger.
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