Thursday, February 23, 2012

Nurses graduate in Haiti


On Jan 5 2012, the first graduation ceremony, since the earthquake, took place at the State University School of Nursing in Port-aux-Prince Haiti. 
As each graduating student stood up to receive her award  she honored five of her class mates who had lost their lives when the school collapsed. 
Over 200 students were killed that day and the school completely 
destroyed.

 Just weeks later, in an act of extraordinary courage and perseverance,
 the surviving students and staff reopened the school 
 in tents and carried on as best they could.  
   
The graduation ceremony was a moving tribute that all the students, staff and dignataries from 
the Ministry of Health  felt honoured to make. The loss of so many young 
women and health professionals in a country that needs them desperately, was 
felt by all. Rose Charities was mentioned by Mme Nazaire in her gratitude to all who helped them over the
 last years. 

Rose Charities was  able to assist  by organizing counseling for the surviving nurses, sending new textbooks,
 teaching maniquinns and a container of equipment for the teaching lab. 

Rose Charities would like to honor the dedication of the staff and students and  wish them well in their future careers

Under one Umbrella Homeless Fair: Vancouver March 2012.

Rose Charities Canada co-sponsors this regular, popular annual event ...

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