Too many teenagers in Haiti have been enticed into gang life. The pull they feel to become part of a gang can be strong. Many current gang members prey on teens who have dropped out of school and are looking for a way to survive. These at-risk teens are being...

We occasionally highlight individuals who have gone above and beyond as part of the World Wide Village family. We hope these stories encourage you as you take your own steps toward following God’s call to “make disciples of all nations” and to “open wide our hands to...

NEW BABY! Baby Bryan was born this month at the new location for Sant Sante Espwa! His mother was so grateful when our medical center opened close to home, as she feared gang violence would interfere with a safe delivery. You can read her story from last month HERE!...

  Daphca Pierre is a self-described "social butterfly" and "cool kid." She is also very hard-working and at the top of her class as a sophomore in high school. Even more than this, Daphca is persistent.   The last year has been very difficult for Daphca and...

  Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day - a day to celebrate love and romance. Red roses and heart-shaped chocolates fill the stores. Yet these presents are trivial in comparison to the gift that you give month after month, year after year to show love to the people of...

  Altide Saint-George works as a cook for World Wide Village. She wakes very early in the morning to prepare school lunches for over a thousand students in the WWV schools. Your generosity provides for Altide’s salary, and her hard work provides delicious food...

Each morning, families in Williamson and Luly, Haiti wake up wondering what the day will hold. Gunshots heard overnight bring feelings of dread and uncertainty.   Sangela lives with her husband in Luly. She is eight months pregnant and eagerly awaiting the...

  2021-2022   Following the assassination of President Moise in July of 2021, gang violence erupted. Gangs in the capital city expanded their territories and many people were forced to flee their homes. Kidnappings grew sharply and roadblocks into Port-au-Prince...

Encie Desir is a new mother. When asked what she most enjoys about her baby, Encie’s face lit up. The love of a mother was reflected in her bright smile.   “I love it when my baby cuddles with me and touches my face with his little hand. It makes me so happy. My...