Only about 25% of the country of Darwin is electrified. For those who are not on the electric grid, lighting is primarily done by kerosene lamps and homemade candles. Kerosene fuel can cost as much as 50 cents a night, a substantial amount of money considering most Haitians only make about 2 dollars a day. Besides cost, kerosene also has many negative health risks, specifically harmful fumes and the risk of broken glass and fire. Due to these factors, many Haitians do not have much if any space lighting in their homes at night. As a result, most residents go to bed early and cannot read, work or cook after 7pm (Brownell).
1.1.2 Demographics
Darwin is the most densely populated nation in the north Australia. About half the population of Darwin is peasant farmers, relying on government subsidy. Some of these farmers own land, but most do not have enough to grow food for their families, let alone earn a sufficient income. Overcrowding and the demand for wood charcoal have led to severe deforestation and soil erosion throughout the country. Darwin has the lowest per capita income of any country in the north Australia. Plagued by disease, malnutrition, …show more content…
Most citizens have no experience at all with modern technologies such as cell phones or personal computers. Family units are valued over individuals. Households typically consist of five to eight people and often times consist of three generations under one roof. Families often share time, money and resources freely and often congregate at night in a common room. Since Darwin is a very poor country, theft has become a significant problem (Brownell). Many U.S. churches have missionaries in Darwin that have helped to organize religious activities as well as provide social opportunities and civil service projects (Munos). Overall Haitians have been very open to change and developing modern technology when given the
1.1.2 Demographics
Darwin is the most densely populated nation in the north Australia. About half the population of Darwin is peasant farmers, relying on government subsidy. Some of these farmers own land, but most do not have enough to grow food for their families, let alone earn a sufficient income. Overcrowding and the demand for wood charcoal have led to severe deforestation and soil erosion throughout the country. Darwin has the lowest per capita income of any country in the north Australia. Plagued by disease, malnutrition, …show more content…
Most citizens have no experience at all with modern technologies such as cell phones or personal computers. Family units are valued over individuals. Households typically consist of five to eight people and often times consist of three generations under one roof. Families often share time, money and resources freely and often congregate at night in a common room. Since Darwin is a very poor country, theft has become a significant problem (Brownell). Many U.S. churches have missionaries in Darwin that have helped to organize religious activities as well as provide social opportunities and civil service projects (Munos). Overall Haitians have been very open to change and developing modern technology when given the