When Pastor Martin fled his home in Port-au-Prince he left behind his church, his community, his life. Gang violence had taken over his neighborhood, and the church he once pastored was no longer safe. He was forced to leave behind everything—except his faith. Pastor...

“When I see children in the village where I grew up, I feel very sad. Some will be born and some will die never stepping foot in a school. God has laid it on my heart to help.” – Osnel Jeanrilus (WWV staff)    Osnel Jeanrilus grew up in Delpeche, a small...

SANT SANTE ESPWA This month has been a busy and beautiful one at Sant Sante Espwa—with many new babies born! But with birth, especially in places like Haiti, often come great risks. The nearest hospital that can perform C-sections is over 45 minutes away, making every...

  In the quiet mountain villages of Haiti, life is marked by hard work, deep faith, and unimaginable sacrifice. For the Datius family, each day has been a struggle to survive—but also a testament to their determination to give their children a better future....

In Romans 12, the apostle Paul reminds us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” This past month has been filled with moments for both. We weep alongside the family of our dear friend and president, Randy Mortensen. Our hearts are heavy as...

  Small but mighty – that’s Emilee Henry. What she lacks in size she makes up for in spunk! While in her third trimester, Emilee eagerly joined an intensive training for local birth attendants at Sant Sante Espwa, thrilled at the chance to learn how to safely...

  MOVING DAY:   It was all hands on deck the last two weeks as our Haitian staff made the move from our large guesthouse in Williamson to a smaller, safer home just 15 minutes south of Williamson. Due to ongoing gang activity in our beloved community of...