by Kim Anderson | May 9, 2022 | Programs
In honor of Mother’s Day, we are celebrating mothers in Haiti today! We hope these stories show both the resiliency of Haitian mothers, as well as the importance of your support in their lives. There is a well-known phrase in Haiti – Madan Sara. “A Madan Sara is a...
by Kim Anderson | May 9, 2022 | Programs
Tania Saintfleur loves people and loves cooking. She is the mother of two boys and also cares for her aging mother. Tania has used her love of cooking to earn a living, selling Haitian Fritay – a collection of fried foods such as plantains, paté, fried meats and more....
by Kim Anderson | May 9, 2022 | Programs
Women all around the world share one thing in common – monthly periods. Yet for women living in third world countries, these monthly periods can be problematic. In countries like Haiti, girls can miss several days of school each month and women can lose wages simply...
by Kim Anderson | Apr 5, 2022 | Programs
Middle school isn’t just TikTok and eye-rolls, Snapchat and crazy hair. Emersyn – a sixth grade student from Iowa – already has a heart for giving! When Emersyn’s family sponsored Djennie Jean-Louis, she learned the struggles that children in Haiti face...
by Kim Anderson | Apr 5, 2022 | Programs
Part of the joy of serving abroad is learning about the culture of those you are helping. Because of your generosity, 23 students are learning to sew at the WWV sewing center this year! This vocational training program can significantly change lives… but how? ...
