In the past year, World Wide Village has provided microgrants to 24 families, empowering them to launch their own small businesses! Participants in the WWV Business Program have benefited from training, guidance, and financial backing.
Take a closer look at the experiences of several families who are part of this program. It is only through your continued support that these opportunities are made possible. Thank you for changing lives!
Mirielle has been a friend to WWV for years. She works part-time at Sant Sante Espwa and also has a small shop selling food from her home. When she was forced to flee her home in Williamson last year, she lost everything. Mirielle received a microgrant earlier this year to restock her home business and rebuild her life.
Never able to attend school, Mr. Francois has struggled to find work as there are very few manual labor jobs available. Famous for his delicious peanuts, Mr. Francois received a microgrant to start a small business selling peanuts and cold drinks. He can be seen daily with his full wheelbarrow and making sales.
The Saintmius family was also forced to flee their home in Williamson last year. It has been a rough 12 months as there have been so many hurdles to overcome. We first told their story of grit, determination, and blessings back in June when they were waiting for a microgrant. Today, they have a new small business!
Camilla is a mother of three girls living in Luly, Haiti. She has always depended on others to provide for her girls as she’s never had a steady source of income. Camilla received a microgrant early in 2024 and has been blessed to receive training, support, and encouragement as she works hard to grow her charcoal business!
Monise Oxelus is 20 years old and lives in town with her aunt so she can attend high school. Her parents live and work in the mountains where there are no secondary schools available. Not wanting to be a burden on her extended family, Monise applied for a microgrant to start a small business over the summer. She has been a rockstar in making sales and managing her business!
Peterson Dervil is 21 years old and also in high school. He lives with his uncle in Luly during the school year, while his mom lives on an island just off the coast of Haiti. Peterson nearly dropped out of school because his uncle was struggling with poverty and couldn’t afford for him to stay. Thanks to a microgrant, Peterson can now earn money after school and on the weekends while still attending classes!
We are especially grateful for our Cornerstone Club members who keep the microgrant program running strong! Thanks to your generosity month after month, many families are receiving new vocations.
Even more, our microgrant recipients receive training, support, and encouragement each month as they meet together to learn and grow. Thank you for making this possible!