Excellence in Sewing

The Delva Family is well-known in Williamson for their excellence in sewing. At a young age, Djeny learned how to sew from his grandparents. By age 15 he had discovered that he really loved sewing and was very good at it!  Djeny decided that sewing was his future and...

Remembering Granmé

I first met Granmé in Haiti three years ago when she came into a World Wide Village mobile clinic. Granmé (the Creole word for Grandma) was blind in both eyes yet had a joyful spirit and loved her family deeply – especially her eight grandchildren. She had been in...

What’s Happening in Haiti? [March 2022]

Ismaelle Louissaint, Nerlie Exantus, Neyma Pierre, Wodensky Ylisse and Djeny Delva. Besides being hard to pronounce, these names have one thing in common. They are each being blessed by your generosity!   This month we want to share stories of two extended...

The Acelus Family: Starting Over

Pictured: Ellianne and her children receiving goats   When your family is in danger, you will do anything to protect them, even if you have to start over. This is exactly what Jean & Ellianne Acelus did when they felt unsafe in their home last year.  Just...

What’s Happening in Haiti? [February 2022]

1) How many schools does WWV support?  NINE SCHOOLS!   The WWV Student Sponsorship program provides funding for FIVE schools in Williamson & Luly with nearly 1,500 students.   World Wide Village also assists TWO primary schools in the mountains above...