Mr. Francois was never able to attend school growing up and often found it difficult to secure employment even in good times in rural Haiti. Despite the hardships faced by Mr. Francois and his four children over the last year, they've found a reason to smile!  ...

"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    Osnel Jeanrilus grew up in Delpeche, a small mountain...

By now, you’ve probably seen the coverage of Haiti’s crisis in the news – increasing gang rule, over a million people on the brink of famine, continued kidnapping and violence filling the streets of Port-au-Prince and beyond.   The current reports from our staff...

What events led to this major crisis in Haiti? How did the country reach this critical point in time? Read a brief timeline of events over the last several years tracking the devastating situation in Haiti.  2021  In July, President Jovenel Moise is...

  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...