Giving Back

Keeping Haiti in Mind

by Alison Weissbrot

Photo by Emily Winiker.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Professional photographer Emily Winiker never thought twice about Haiti — until she came across evidence of a friend's volunteer trip on Facebook.

After a little research, she was on a plane with English in Mind Institute, an organization that teaches English to Hatian adults in an effort to increase employment.

The ten-day volunteer trip took place at a school in Port-au-Prince. Emily helped with adult English classes, played with children at a local orphanage, and took in the breathtaking mountains looming over the island, documenting her experience along the way.

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Take a look at Emily's photo diary: Keeping Haiti in Mind

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Arriving in Port-au-Prince.

Off to a good start at English in Mind Institute.

A young girl sweeps the floor of an orphanage.

A man walks to work.

Mischevious in class.

A fresh 'do for the school day.

Good news on today's report card.

At life in Port-Au-Prince.

Just a hole in the wall.

Haiti rides in style.

Machine's don't do the washing for you.

Riding on the back of a moto is the only way to travel.

This cool social enterprise makes sandals out of recycled tires and donated leather jackets.

Hanging with the kids after a long school day.

A little kid snuggles with her stuffed companion.

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