2.  The Caribbean nation of Haiti is a popular
destination for missionaries from the United
States. Here are three tips for those interested
in taking a short-term missionary trip to Haiti.
1. Get your travel vaccinations. Depending on
the nature of your trip and the organization
with which you plan to travel, you will probably
have to get one or more vaccinations from a
local hospital or medical clinic. Many trips to
Haiti require vaccinations for typhoid and
hepatitis B, as well as pills for malaria.

3.  2. Exercise caution in Port-au-Prince: The
2010 earthquake severely weakened the
emergency response infrastructure in the
Haitian capital. There has been a
considerable uptick in violent crimes in
recent years, accompanied by a sharp
decline in the availability of quality medical
services. If your travel takes you through
Port-au-Prince, be sure your host
organization meets you at the airport and
arranges all aspects of travel and security.

4.  3. Expect to see considerable poverty: The
most impoverished nation in the Western
Hemisphere, Haiti largely lacks infrastructure
such as sanitation, electricity, and running
water. If your travel takes you to rural areas
outside of the main urban hubs, leave your
electronics at home and consider packing
water purification tablets, electrolyte
replacements, and hand sanitizers.