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About Beate Rufft

Beate Rufft, was introduced to Hands Across the Sea and our founder, Karen Huxter in 2010, after seeing the devastation of the earthquake and wanting to volunteer in the country. An elementary school teacher in Ontario, Beate has previously worked with homeless children in Columbia and orphans in El Salvador. Beate is currently serving as Board Secretary and travels to Haiti each year. She is a proud to support the vital work that HATS does for the children and families in the community of Deschapelles.

2 Accidents and a Wedding, to Hugs and Smiling Faces

2 Accidents and a Wedding, to Hugs and Smiling Faces

Aug 10, 2016

Two accidents and a wedding, but we weren’t involved in either! But I have to ‘back up’ to our arrival...

Hamburger Cookout with Corn on the Cob!

Jul 16, 2015

It’s Sunday and what a great way to start the day…we went to church of course. Yolene led the service,...

Mmmm, Fresh Baked Bread!

Jul 15, 2015

Well, we’ve been without internet for the last few days, so this blog is coming out late. Mind you, I’ve...

Somedays Encounter More Challenges than Others

Jul 11, 2015

Would you believe that today is Friday already? I’m here only until next Tuesday (Wednesday I leave early), and already...

We are Missing Heather, Ronaele and LaRee

Jul 8, 2015

It’s getting late by Haitian standards (9:00 p.m.). I’m up at Karen’s house and can still hear a few little...

Sew, Sew Good!

Jul 5, 2015

Beate So, Thursday night the local Disco blared music (rap) into the wee hours of the night…and Friday night, we...

Happy Canada Day from Haiti ??

Jul 2, 2015

I want to send out a big thank you to all of you Canadians who help support our Mission. Actually,...

Goodbye Sweet, Beautiful, Happy & Loving Children!

Jul 7, 2014

Our last day has crept up on us so fast. It’s 8:45 p.m. and the day is winding down. We...

Tools & Conditions so Different in Haiti

Jul 6, 2014

It was soooooooooooooooooo hot today. Luckily we got up super early to take a walk along the canal. 6:30 a.m....

Two Days in One Post – July 3 and 4

Jul 5, 2014

Edited: Due to migrating the blog in 2016, the original pictures are no longer available. Here we are again, Beate...

1, 2, Buckle My Shoe

Jul 3, 2014

Edited: Due to migrating the blog in 2016, the original pictures are no longer available. Would you believe that we...

Happy Canada Day 2014

Jul 2, 2014

Edited: Due to migrating the blog in 2016, the original pictures are no longer available. Beate here again with Vivienne....

So Excited to Arrive and see the Kids!

Jul 2, 2014

Hellllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooo Everyone, Beate here with Vivienne. John Tiberio and his daughter Janessa had planned to travel here with us, but...

All the Things we are Thankful For

Jul 6, 2013

Beate It’s hard to believe that it’s Friday already.  The time goes by so quickly.  We’ve been a busy bunch for...

Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers

Jul 9, 2012

We had a nice relaxing morning getting ready for church which started at 9:30 over at the school. What a...

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