Haiti

Mirebalais is located approximately 50km north of Port-au-Prince, or just over an hour's drive. As of the last census, the population was just over 69,000. It is in the central part of Haiti's farming regions, making it a great hub for transport into the capital city, and a central location for many of the surrounding villages. Resources such as a hospital and larger markets are part of the "hub" that makes up Mirebalis, and which surrounding villages rely on.

Jérémie is the capital city of the Grand'Anse department in Haiti, located around 120 miles west of Port au Prince on the westernmost side of the island. It had a population of about 31,000 at the 2003 census and is relatively isolated from the rest of the country. Steep, mountainous terrain and a rugged coastline make travel to Jeremie a challenge and the remoteness of this city has historically meant that few mission organizations have been involved long-term, which highlights the value of Haiti Bible Mission's ongoing involvment.

Grand Goave is located along the southwest Caribbean coast of the Gulf of Gonave approximately 60 km west of the capital city, Port au Prince. The general population of the city and surrounding area is 36,500. Grand Goave was founded by the Spanish at the end of the 16th century and is one of the oldest cities in Haiti, with colonial architecture and traditional culture maintained throughout the city. The location of Grand Goave on the coast means that the primary industry of the city is fishing.

Located near the Northwest tip of Haiti, approximately 160 KM from Port au Prince, the small, rural village of Grand Diable has a population of 400 people. On the Plateau, life revolves around obtaining water. Years of deforestation have significantly diminished rainfall, and what was once part of Haiti’s “breadbasket” is now a waterless desert and much of the land is desolate and depleted. Agriculture on the Plateau is primarily watered by rain, but since rainfall is so scarce, a system of canals has been developed to carry water from the mountains that receive more rain down into the gardens. In years when the mountains do not receive adequate rain to fill the ravines and canals there is very little, if any, harvest.

Caiman is a small village located 5 km south of Pignon in the Nord Department of Haiti. The area is surrounded with lush mountains and plentiful land for agriculture. Agriculture represents the primary source of employment. Like many Haitian villages, voodoo beliefs and practices have been pervasive in the area. United Christian International (UCI) was established in the region in 2005, and their impact has been immense.