EDUCATION:   Statistics tell us that more than 50% of gang members in Haiti are now under the age of 18. They are children, walking around with machine guns, abused and manipulated by those in power above them. They're recruited, bribed and daily being killed...

Weddings are such joyous occasions. No matter where you are in the world, weddings are a sign of love and commitment. Yet in Haitian mountain villages like Bail, marriage is not the norm.   For those outside the church in Haiti, marriage is uncommon. Many men and...

  Peter Seraphin has worked with World Wide Village in Haiti for more than 15 years. He has experienced many families living in deep poverty. Last week, while Peter was giving his daily update over the phone, a young mom named Chanette showed up at the door of the...

  Tradition can be a strong force in Haiti. Sometimes tradition promotes unity and a positive sense of identity. Yet at other times it can be harmful.   Historically, traditional birth attendants called matrons have played a significant role in supporting...

Seven students are learning a new vocation this year at the Robin's Nest Sewing Center!   In just a year these young women have learned so many skills. They started by learning hand stitches like hemming, basting and backstitching. They then moved onto fabric...

ROBIN'S NEST SEWING CENTER:   Seven students are learning a new vocation this year at the Robin's Nest Sewing Center! Even though the sewing center has been forced to relocate twice over the last two years due to gang violence, students continue to learn a skill...

Healthy Mothers + Healthy Babies:   Last month, over 130 patients were blessed with healthcare at Sant Sante Espwa as word of our new location continues to spread throughout the area.   Some patients are new mothers who are eager to keep their babies...