No, do not drink the tap water or use it for brushing your teeth. Clean drinking water will be provided for you.
Yes, please pack your own shampoo/toothpaste/soap and a towel for swimming.
No, a visa is not required for U.S. residents for stays in Haiti less than 90 days.
We ask that trip participants do not wear shorts that are too short - they must at least reach your fingertips. Tank tops should be modest, fully covering bra straps. Sneakers should be worn when out in the community or on work projects. Sandals/flip flops are okay during free time. Swimsuits should be one-piece or tankinis that completely cover your stomach.
For church, women should wear dresses or skirts that reach the knee with shoulders covered and men should wear slacks with a collared shirt (short- or long-sleeved).
Haiti is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Breakfast and dinner will be eaten at the hotel, and are a good mixture of Haitian and American food. Lunch is served at the mission site and is usually rice and beans.
People in Haiti speak Haitian Creole, a French-based version of creole. French is taught in school as a more "formal" language. Many of our staff members speak English.
Tattoos are seen as taboo; if you are teaching in any capacity try to cover tattoos so that they do not detract from your message. Haitians take much care with their appearance and do not like to have photos taken of themselves or their children if they feel they are not looking their best.
No Haiti uses the same outlets and standard voltage.