Amadeus, the global travel industry, in partnership with the Great Commission Alliance (GCA) has recently proceed to the official inauguration of the Amadeus Orphanage in Mirebalais with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. In the presence of Vic Pynn, Executive Vice President, Amadeus North America, project sponsor, Amadeus team members and partners, GCA officials, and the Mirebalais community.

The Amadeus Orphanage in Mirebalais, Haiti, is designed to provide shelter, education, and services for up to 100 children ages 4 to 8. The building’s first floor is now open and 50 children are being housed, and more will be accommodated as the second floor is completed. Thanks to a variety of employee and customer fundraising events, over $193,000 was raised to help build the orphanage. In addition, numerous Amadeus North America employees have volunteered in Haiti toward the building effort.

"Thanks to the commitment and hands-on efforts of our generous employees and customers who conducted fundraisers, competitions and other donor programs to raise funds, the Amadeus Orphanage in Haiti has now become a reality. It will provide these children with a chance at a bright future as well as the training and education they need to help transition into the real world," declared Vic Pynn, Executive Vice President, Amadeus North America.

The Amadeus Orphanage is part of a larger project by GCA to bring sustainable recovery and growth to Haiti. On the grounds, GCA is also establishing running electricity to the area, a water filtration and drainage system, a school facility, medical clinic, and community center.

The costs of sustaining the orphanage will be made possible through a child sponsorship program.

Some contributors to this project :

Many Amadeus customers and travel industry partners contributed to the project’s success. Platinum sponsors include: C&H Travel and Tours, American Express Travel, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Merit Travel , MTS Travel Raptim Travel, and SkyLink. Gold sponsors include: Acquis, BCD Travel, G Adventures, Griffin Solutions, Iberia, OmegaWorld Travel, Palace Resorts, Premier Tours, RADIUS, and Uniworld River Cruises. Silver sponsors include: American Airlines, Cornerstone, Enterprise Hosting, and Ticketpilot.ca.

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