Over the last year, your generosity has blessed 15 individuals with the opportunity to receive a microgrant and join the World Wide Village business program. Whether it’s selling eggs or launching a simple heat-press business to create custom t-shirts, these businesses bring an opportunity of real income for families who have long faced economic instability.
Giving microgrants in Haiti opens the door for hardworking men and women to build sustainable livelihoods – often with just a small boost of capital. We are deeply grateful for donors like you who make these microgrants possible! Thank you for giving families in Haiti an opportunity to build something lasting for themselves and their communities.
Meet just a few of our microgrant recipients!
Ivrose:
Over the last few years, Ivrose’s life in rural Haiti has been marked by loss and uncertainty. Gangs forced her family to flee their home, her father lost his job, and the sudden passing of her sister left a deep ache in their hearts. In the midst of this hardship, you were there to help.
When Ivrose received a microgrant from World Wide Village, she used it to start a small business selling basic hygiene products in her community. With each item she sells, Ivrose is not only earning a living but rebuilding stability for her family—one small step at a time—choosing courage and resilience in the face of circumstances she never chose.
Edlene:
Each morning in rural Haiti, Edlene balances a basket of eggs on her head and sets out along the dusty paths. With the help of a small microgrant, she was able to establish a connection to buy eggs in bulk – something she could never afford before – and sell for a profit.
Now, she walks in her local village to sell fresh eggs to families who need them. The income allows Edlene to earn an honest living, while her work makes a simple but important food more accessible to people in her community. Our prayer is that what began as a small opportunity will become a steady rhythm of daily provision.
Ostalin:
Ostalin’s journey is one of steady determination, growing confidence and opportunity created by sponsorship! As a sponsored student, he worked hard to graduate from high school, then continued on to complete two years of vocational training.
Upon finishing vocational school, Ostalin received a microgrant and turned his new skills into a small heat-press business, creating custom T-shirts and products. Today, Ostalin has the opportunity to earn a reliable income while using his creativity to serve others—proof that opportunity and perseverance can come together to open new doors.