Sunday, May 15, 2011

ACFFC Jacmel Memorial Wall

The wall is finished, from Congo Place all the way up the road. And across the beach side.  We never imagined it would happen ... so many people helped with supplies and now our children/youth want to encrust the world with brightly colored tile and mirrors.  The first permanent public art installation in Jacmel. One might think, why public art when people have no food, no home.  The answer is that this, done with donor support, and the support of the community brings pride and joy to the children, their families and the community. As well, it has begun to take on a life of its own and people coming into Port Au Prince and environs are making special trips out to Jacmel to see the wall and have their photo taken there. So, the ACFFC Mosaic Wall of Hope is contributing to the bringing in of visitors ... economic impact ... burgeoning tourism in Jacmel.  We are all proud to be a part of this miracle.