by Kim Anderson | Feb 7, 2017 | Student Sponsorship
There’s nothing more touching than watching a child in Haiti receive a special gift from their sponsor. It really can be so significant in the life of a child. With this in mind, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to...
by Kim Anderson | Jan 26, 2017 | Student Sponsorship
I recently read an article about the far-reaching impact that student sponsorship can make in the life of a child and it specifically spoke of the beautiful impact that personal letters can make. The writer said that, “The letters sponsors write to their children are...
by Kim Anderson | Jan 11, 2017 | Student Sponsorship |
Ouslow Normil and Rebecca live in Williamson, Haiti with their four children – Tibasson (age 10), Berlanda (age 6), Bernica (age 4) and their youngest, Tyler Charles (age 2). The oldest three spend their days with dad and their younge brother while their...
by Kim Anderson | Jul 12, 2016 | Student Sponsorship
Joseph Woaly sits at a desk in the middle of a classroom. He’s been overseeing students for over seven years in a primary school in Haiti. Small children in pink uniforms and laughing girls with pink ribbons in their braided dark hair, walk by him. Years ago, his...
by Kim Anderson | Jul 6, 2016 | Student Sponsorship
Excitement filled the air as the children in the WWV schools finished their last day of school before summer break. The younger children were excitedly skipping around the playground as the older students concentrated on their exams. In Haiti, year-end exams are...
by Kim Anderson | Oct 20, 2015 | Programs, Student Sponsorship
A story from World Wide Village supporter, Sue Masek. Deeply ingrained in the culture of the impoverished former slave colony, the practice of poor families giving away children to wealthier acquaintances or relatives is not uncommon in Haiti. A restavek is a child...
