Safety in Mirebalais, Haiti What do other Racers need to know in order to be safe? Current safety protocols/precautions in place? Any relevant issues/concerns? Any precautionary suggestions?
People’s Opinions
In Mirebalias it was extremely safe to walk around outsidde the compound after about a week of being there. The coffee shop and river are close walks and were allowed to walk there by ourselves after that first week.
Ministry Summary
Ministry Summary in Mirebalais, Haiti Breakthroughs? Suggestions? Concerns? On a scale of 1-4 (1 being not at all, 4 being absolutely) how strongly would you recommend another World Race team go to this ministry location & why?
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Lodging
Lodging in Mirebalais, Haiti Where did you stay? What were the accommodations (sleeping arrangements, toilets, showers, etc.)? Cost (per person per night in USD), Contact info.
People’s Opinions
At Grace So Amazing, they really have a great set up for teams. 1 room for guys and 1 room for girls, each room has 3 sets of bunk beds. Full kitchen and large table for family meals. $5 per person per night lodging cost
Food / Meals
Food / Meals in Mirebalais, Haiti What did you eat? Where did you get the food? Cost (per person per day in USD)? Contact info (if applicable).
People’s Opinions
At Grace So Amazing we cooked for ourselves and eating on $5/day was very easy. The main groceries (cans of food, ground beef, cheese, chips, etc.) were purchased at Stop&Go in Port au Prince when we arrived. All other food was purchased at the local market for very cheap.
Transportation
Transportation in Mirebalais, Haiti What transportation did you use to enter the country? Where were you coming from? What transportation was used to move throughout the country? Be sure to include the cost per person in USD and contact info if applicable.
People’s Opinions
When in Mirebalais we rode on motos provided by our ministry hosts to go to the ATM or Market. If we rode with Benson (house moto driver) it was a free ride for us to go anywhere in town.
Medical
Medical in Mirebalais, Haiti Information on local hospitals / doctors / pharmacies. Where would someone go in a medical emergency? (addresses and contact info).
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Communication
Communication in Mirebalais, Haiti Did you have cell reception / Internet service? Where? Carrier / Provider, where did you get phones / SIM cards, cost? Country code?
People’s Opinions
In Mirebalias we used Digicel which was the best option for data since Wifi wasn’t a great option at Grace so Amazing. You can pick a SIM card up at a vendor on the side of the road for 100 Gouds. The Coffee Shop down the road had great Wifi on the days it did work.
Financial
Financial in Mirebalais, Haiti Location of banks or ATMs, notes about transaction fees, best places to exchange money, and other money related advice.
People’s Opinions
There is an ATM at Stop&Go in Port Au Prince when you get picked up from the Airport. Also in town there is an ATM when it is working.
Translators
Translators in Mirebalais, Haiti List any local translators – name and contact information, languages spoken
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Off Days / Fun Activities
Off Days / Fun Activities in Mirebalais, Haiti What activities did your team experience? Recommendations? List locations/contact info. Any locations to be avoided? Any extra safety tips for off days?
People’s Opinions
Ask about going to the Waterfall and there is a spring close by. There is an artisan iin Port au Prince some on the team when to and said it was great.
Other Important Contacts
Other Important Contacts in Mirebalais, Haiti Additional ministry opportunities, local pastors, etc. Relationship & follow up suggestions
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Tips
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Additional Info
Additional Info in Mirebalais, Haiti Anything we’ve left out? Any additional suggestions to make travel easier for others?