This trip was essentially a fact-finding trip to see what the reality of the situation is on the ground. I went into it with a certain set of ideas that have stood up to assumption, but I have also realized there are more productive ways of approaching solutions to this crisis.

While the international construction community is stepping forward in full force to get the construction contracts needed to rebuild the country, a significant part of the population will suffer while negotiations are being held and pockets are being stuffed with cash.

There is a clear and urgent need for relief housing to assist with getting people out of the elements as soon as possible..