BAHAMAS RECONSTRUCTION
1 week–10 day mission trips available throughout the year
AFTER THE HURRICANES ...
Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas in the fall of 2019. MTW sent teams to start the work in the Bahamas, mostly on the island of Abaco. Then COVID-19 struck and all travel to the Bahamas ceased until recently. Once again, MTW is undertaking the task of sending teams. Although many homeowners in the Bahamas have already started to rebuild, less fortunate homeowners have not.
If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
MORE INFO
For an in-depth discussion of the current situation and needs in the Bahamas, we have a recorded Zoom meeting for you between missionaries, pastors and nationals in the region. The sections of the video are outlined below:
1:00:00 |
Jim Wilkerson introduces Julian Russell & opens meeting with prayer |
6:17:00 |
Julian Russel describes impact of Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19 on the Bahamas and introduces Pastor Greg Bowe |
9:15:00 |
Pastor Greg Bowe describes current situation/needs and the homes that Dan Jenny's team will work on |
15:30:00 |
Pastor Gabe Swing speaks about the current challenges in getting materials, homes with mold, dome homes provided by government & food shortage |
26:05:00 |
Julian speaks about the effects of COVID-19 on tourism which has led to rampant homelessness & poverty and describes his church's feeding program |
32:15:00 |
Question & Answer |
35:15:00 |
Discussion of need for counsellors to help the many victims suffering from trauma, depression & PTSD |
40:40:00 |
Kevin Cooper (Bohemian national) describes NGO/Red Cross response and importance of including nationals in the work |
52:15:00 |
Dan Jenny speaks about his volunteer teams that will be going to the Bahamas in Jan/Feb/March |
53:37:00 |
Julian talks about extended school closure due to COVID-19 and needs of children/education |
1:04:00 |
Jim Wilkerson closes the meeting in prayer |