As you know, Haiti’s current struggle with gang violence started soon after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021. Over the last three years, Haiti has descended further and further into turmoil and chaos.   After pleas to the international...

Several months ago, we shared about a new church plant in Bail, Haiti. Jean Martin Etienne is a long-time friend and pastor who led a church and school in Port-au-Prince. He and his wife, Jacquemise, were forced to flee their home almost a year ago. Gangs ransacked...

We often tell stories of perseverance in Haiti and Mislene Orelien’s journey is one such story. Like too many young women in Haiti, Mislene found herself pregnant at age 17.   Teenage pregnancy is very high in Haiti - a common struggle in low-income countries....

We find ourselves overflowing with gratitude as we reflect on the last few months in Haiti.   The book of Romans tells us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Over the last several months there have been many opportunities for both....

  SUMMER IN HAITI   School wrapped up in Haiti last month and it is officially summer! Summertime in Haiti is filled with juicy watermelon and fresh mangos grown in the mountains and delivered into markets across the country. They are a delicious treat and...

Imagine teaching computer science without a single computer in the classroom. Simply writing the words “mouse” and “keyboard” on a chalkboard or drawing a picture of a monitor doesn’t offer much understanding.   In many parts of Haiti, this is a reality. Teachers...

HEALTHCARE:   Sant Sante Espwa saw a record number of patients last month. Our nurse and midwife continue to provide comprehensive care for moms and babies, monitor blood pressure patients, provide vitamins for young children and offer wound care for those who...

Gang violence is at an all-time high in Haiti. It is devastating to learn of teens being recruited into gangs with the promise of food and shelter. It is heartbreaking to imagine the fear that children are facing daily as gangs burn homes and cause many to flee....

Ten World Wide Village sponsored students continue in university despite the tremendous struggles in Haiti. These bright minds are studying engineering, nursing, administrative sciences and more.   Today, less than 8% of students in Haiti will earn a university...

  EDUCATION:   While many students are starting summer break in the US, students in Haiti will continue classes through July. Seniors will take their national exams on August 4th and that will officially end the 2023-2024 school year. While it's been a very rocky...