| Organization: Started in 2003 in Canada, CDIA hopes to bring awareness to the desperate situation of many children in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The CDIA board of directors and committees in Canada oversee the projects, plan for future expansion, develop programs, and raise funds through memberships, sponsorships and donations.
The Haitian government has for many years been negligent in providing for the educational and medical needs of its poor. Most schools in Haiti are run as for-profit enterprises, and lack quality teachers and resources. Additionally, families cannot afford to pay for tuition, uniforms, and other school supplies.
Poverty severely restricts access to proper healthcare, with the result that many Haitians and their children do not receive treatment for even the most common ailments, injuries, or malnutrition. In particular people with disabilities face discrimination and increased challenges in finding medical care and educational opportunities.
|  | Though Christianity is claimed by most Haitians, voodoo religion and superstitions have a damaging effect on the spiritual life of the people. More than just humanitarian aid, CDIA strives to reflect the truth of the gospel, and obedience to it as a way of life for all people. Through the Adoration Christian Centre, the CDIA board, and our directors, Randy and Karen Lodder and Kim Gringhuis strive to address the educational, spiritual and medical needs that challenge Haitian families and communities in the Port-au-Prince area.
Director Randy Lodder: "There remains here a dichotomy between believing in Christ and living fully for Him, being led by the Spirit in areas such as: honest business practices, refraining from stealing, purity, rioting, lying. Discipleship means time, education, energy, love, and lots of prayer. The LORD has given us a beautiful outlet for mentor-ship and training in regards to Adoration Christian Centre and the sponsorship program. May He use this for His glory, and continue to guide us in all wisdom, passion and love, as we move forward step by step.” Watch a Movie about CDIA - Click Here | Vision: To reflect the love of Jesus Christ to people in who are in need. Mission: - To enable impoverished children, including those with disabilities, to become productive members of the society in which they live, through education and training.
- To provide educational and medical assistance to the needy through the work of the CDIA.
Goals: - To be a charitable organization that is financially supported by members, donors, and sponsors.
- To promote the work of CDIA in the Christian community in Canada and the United States.
- To provide for future staff and management needs as they arise in our ministry.
- To witness to the Reformed faith through the distribution of Bibles and study materials in the native language.
| | | Board Members: - Jim Kamstra - Chairman
- Steve Langendoen - Vice Chair
- Grant Kottelenberg - Secretary
- Karen VanVeen - Treasurer
- Freda Jagt
- Danielle Mussche
- Carina Ploeger
- Leslie Bartels
- Hilary Vonk
| | Managing Director: John Kottelenberg Committees: - Advisory Committee - Liason: Jim Kamstra
- Development Committee - Liaison: Leslie Bartels
- Education Committee - Liaison: Carina Ploeger
- Finance/Administration - Liaison: Grant Kottelenberg
- Public Relations - Liaison: Freda Jagt
- Short term missions - Liaison: Danielle Mussche
- Sponsorship - Liaison: Hilary Vonk
- Disaster Relief - Liason: Steve Langendoen
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