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'''Belle-Anse''' ([[Haitian Creole language|Creole]]: ''Bèlans'') is a municipality in the [[Belle-Anse Arrondissement]], in the [[Sud-Est Department]] of [[Haiti]]. |
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It has 51,707 inhabitants. |
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'''Belle-Anse''' ({{IPA|fr|bɛl ɑ̃s}}; {{langx|ht|Bèlans}}) is a [[List of communes of Haiti|commune]] in the [[Belle-Anse Arrondissement]], in the [[Sud-Est (department)|Sud-Est]] [[Departments of Haiti|department]] of [[Haiti]]. It has 51,707 inhabitants. |
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==History== |
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Belle Anse Timoun Family School: |
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The town's previous name was Saltrou, a name that is still commonly used by some old timers. The name Saltrou was changed during the 60's through the efforts of a well-known Deputy (congressman) named Hugo Paul. He served during the early years of the presidency of [[François Duvalier|Dr. François Duvalier]]. He died in office, and the circumstances of his death are still questionable. According to most, he died of a stroke. One cannot speak of the new name Belle-Anse without referring to Hugo Paul. The inspiration came to Mr. Paul when coming down the hill of Tapion. The panoramic view thrilled him and he called it, ''Belle-Anse''. (Mr. Paul was a graduate of [[University of Paris|l'Université de Paris-Sorbonne]].) Though many claim that Belle-Anse is a new town, this is far from the truth. There is at least one house that goes back to colonial time, if not destroyed by hurricanes or the recent earthquake of January 2010. |
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Please visit at http://belleanseschool.com/about.html |
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for further information |
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==Geography and Climate== |
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Belle-Anse is located at the bottom of several hills, a position that makes it vulnerable to flash floods. Flash floods are more common during the hurricane and the rainy seasons, which are between the months of March–June and the months of August–October. |
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==Transportation== |
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Motor boats (chaloupes) remain the most important travel methods between Belle-Anse and other nearby cities and towns. Though there is a road that links Belle-Anse to [[Thiotte]] and [[Port-au-Prince]], there is no regular scheduled bus travel. One possibility to get from Port-au-Prince to Belle-Anse is to travel from Port-au-Prince to [[Jacmel]] by bus or plane. Sometimes the bus will go all the way to [[Marigot, Sud-Est|Marigot]]. From Marigot or Jacmel, a chaloupe should be available for the port of Belle-Anse. |
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The name Belle Anse Timoun Family School was chosen by our Haitian University student interpretors. Belle-Anse is the town. Timoun is Creole for children. Lafanmi is Family. The idea is to create a family of our children and community with the goal of creating a future for them through education. |
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Travel on these boats can sometimes be risky. They operate in the dark of the night without any light. |
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learn more |
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Read all updates are on our blogWhat's New: |
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It is official. The land has been purchased and sale has been notarized. |
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In 1995 a small French airliner [[1995 Air St. Martin Beech 1900 crash|crashed fatally]] near Belle-Anse. |
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Our next scheduled trip to deliver supplies will be in October. |
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==Education== |
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Clearing of the land has begun! Thanks to the many students and others who are volunteering their time and muscles for the school! |
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There are several elementary schools: one that is run by the government, and a few other ones that have been established through partnerships with foreign organisations. Education, beyond elementary level, still remains a challenge. For many years, ''L'Ecole Vocationelle de Belle-Anse '' was the only means to obtain a partial secondary education. At that school, the focus was and is still on trade skills, instead of academic subjects. Those who wish to obtain a solid secondary school education had to travel to Port-au-Prince or Jacmel. A complete and solid secondary education still remains a need and a challenge for many Belle-Ansois. |
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More news from Haiti: |
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Regular classes will be over on July 25 and we will a special English and computer training class for adults to and young people. |
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Plans for a school latrine are being made. |
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We are planning on getting a power system because we spend too much in burning gas to put in generator. Then we want to get a portable inverter and a solar pan system to get electricity. |
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Asaph is here from Jacmel to assist with the internet connection and pricing woods and plywood and other materials for the school. |
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We have wired additional donations for the school. Thus far we have raised funds for: |
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The land and tax |
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15.5 month of support for 4 teachers |
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$1000 towards building items such as seating for the students |
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School supplies delivered |
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A contact from Florida has helped us bring our teaching supplies to Belle Anse and is visiting the school this week along with other work he did in Port au Prince! |
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==Economy of Belle-Anse== |
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Belle-Anse is one of the poorest cities in Haiti, and many people survive by fishing. The town sells fish to other nearby towns and Port-au-Prince. During the 60's and 70, there was a group of middlemen who did very well by buying coffee from the local peasants and selling it to exporters in Jacmel and Port-au-Prince. |
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Raffle winner! |
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The winner of the Calypso Quilt raffle is PF from Mt. Vernon, WA! All donors were entered in the drawing. |
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click photo to enlarge | read about the meaning of this quilt |
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About Us: |
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When our Peace Health/Sacred Heart team with two OHSU/VA members from Oregon along with a national group-- Team Ange were given the privilege to join CME hospital in Cayes Jacmel Haiti to help provide care after the earthquake, we did not anticipate the emotions and ties that would develop from the experience. Our thoughts remained with the people in Haiti. Members of the teams visited patients who were transferred to the US, helped support patients still there, raised funds for aid groups, and one couple from Team Ange moved to Jacmel to help with volunteers. We tried to find universities in the US to help our Haitian volunteer University student interpretors continue with their education, but were unsuccessful. |
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==Health Care== |
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After the US teams had returned home, the university students returned to their home towns for a reprieve from the trauma of Port-au-Prince. They began working to educate children in Belle Anse. The majority are underprivileged and have lost their homes in Jacmel and Port-au-Prince without possibilities to continue education. The University students wished to give them skills to help their future. To make this a durable project, they needed our help. We were fortunate to know many others in the US who had not had the opportunity to go to Haiti, but also passionately felt the desire to help. They've donated funds, books, supplies, quilts and support. As we became involved and began to make this a reality, the community and leaders also joined in with their support-- with all having the common goal of educating and finding ways to help the students, families and the community in the wake of the earthquake. |
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There is not a hospital in Belle-Anse. A clinic provides basic medical care. It is staffed by only one nurse most of the time. People rely on the St. Michel Hospital in Jacmel for acute medical care. In some circumstances, it is the local [[houngan]] who provides medical care by using his knowledge of natural medicine. |
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This site is an effort to continue the good will along with others from the USA and help the community at a grass roots level. It's amazing what can be done amongst people, between countries: Belle Anse Timoun Family School. |
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==References== |
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Welcome and thank you for your support! |
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{{Communes of Haiti}} |
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learn more |
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Our Efforts: |
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We are currently raising funds to purchase land for the Belle Anse School. This will ensure the school's continued presence and ability to get Ministry of Education grants. Additional funds will decide how much further support we can give to the teachers. |
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[[Category:Populated places in Sud-Est (department)]] |
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These teachers are University students who no longer have schools to attend as 80-90% were destroyed in the 2010 earthquake. They now teach students ages 5-15. Kids in Haiti love school and the school has increased to over 150+ students. More are expected as people without homes have migrated to safer communities like Belle Anse. |
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[[Category:Communes of Haiti]] |
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In good times people earn an average $2 a day, so any donation goes far. We are also organizing supplies. The supplies and 100% of the donations are personally brought by us to ensure everything gets to the community. |
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Latest revision as of 06:46, 1 November 2024
Belle-Anse
Bèlans | |
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  Belle-Anse Location in Haiti | |
| Coordinates: 18°14′0″N 72°4′0″W / 18.23333°N 72.06667°W | |
| Country | Haiti |
| Department | Sud-Est |
| Arrondissement | Belle-Anse |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (7 August 2003)[1] | |
• Total | 51,707 |
| Demonym | Belle-Ansois |
Belle-Anse (French pronunciation: [bɛl ɑ̃s]; Haitian Creole: Bèlans) is a commune in the Belle-Anse Arrondissement, in the Sud-Est department of Haiti. It has 51,707 inhabitants.
History
[edit]The town's previous name was Saltrou, a name that is still commonly used by some old timers. The name Saltrou was changed during the 60's through the efforts of a well-known Deputy (congressman) named Hugo Paul. He served during the early years of the presidency of Dr. François Duvalier. He died in office, and the circumstances of his death are still questionable. According to most, he died of a stroke. One cannot speak of the new name Belle-Anse without referring to Hugo Paul. The inspiration came to Mr. Paul when coming down the hill of Tapion. The panoramic view thrilled him and he called it, Belle-Anse. (Mr. Paul was a graduate of l'Université de Paris-Sorbonne.) Though many claim that Belle-Anse is a new town, this is far from the truth. There is at least one house that goes back to colonial time, if not destroyed by hurricanes or the recent earthquake of January 2010.
Geography and Climate
[edit]Belle-Anse is located at the bottom of several hills, a position that makes it vulnerable to flash floods. Flash floods are more common during the hurricane and the rainy seasons, which are between the months of March–June and the months of August–October.
Transportation
[edit]Motor boats (chaloupes) remain the most important travel methods between Belle-Anse and other nearby cities and towns. Though there is a road that links Belle-Anse to Thiotte and Port-au-Prince, there is no regular scheduled bus travel. One possibility to get from Port-au-Prince to Belle-Anse is to travel from Port-au-Prince to Jacmel by bus or plane. Sometimes the bus will go all the way to Marigot. From Marigot or Jacmel, a chaloupe should be available for the port of Belle-Anse.
Travel on these boats can sometimes be risky. They operate in the dark of the night without any light.
In 1995 a small French airliner crashed fatally near Belle-Anse.
Education
[edit]There are several elementary schools: one that is run by the government, and a few other ones that have been established through partnerships with foreign organisations. Education, beyond elementary level, still remains a challenge. For many years, L'Ecole Vocationelle de Belle-Anse was the only means to obtain a partial secondary education. At that school, the focus was and is still on trade skills, instead of academic subjects. Those who wish to obtain a solid secondary school education had to travel to Port-au-Prince or Jacmel. A complete and solid secondary education still remains a need and a challenge for many Belle-Ansois.
Economy of Belle-Anse
[edit]Belle-Anse is one of the poorest cities in Haiti, and many people survive by fishing. The town sells fish to other nearby towns and Port-au-Prince. During the 60's and 70, there was a group of middlemen who did very well by buying coffee from the local peasants and selling it to exporters in Jacmel and Port-au-Prince.
Health Care
[edit]There is not a hospital in Belle-Anse. A clinic provides basic medical care. It is staffed by only one nurse most of the time. People rely on the St. Michel Hospital in Jacmel for acute medical care. In some circumstances, it is the local houngan who provides medical care by using his knowledge of natural medicine.
References
[edit]- ^ Institut Haïtien de Statistique et d'Informatique (IHSI)
