GRADUATES:
Ten years ago, these three young students in Haiti were chosen for sponsorship through World Wide Village. Like many children in the program, they came from families facing significant financial challenges but shared something powerful in common, a desire to learn and build a brighter future.
Over the years, sponsorship has helped provide access to education that may have otherwise been out of reach. Yet their journeys have not been without obstacles. Three years ago, escalating gang violence forced all three students and their families to flee their homes and start over. Yet through every challenge, their sponsors were there to help them persevere.
Next month, they will celebrate a remarkable achievement: graduating from high school!
Charanatha Raymond, affectionately known as Keke, is 21 years old and joined the sponsorship program in 2016. Described as honest and intelligent, Charanatha enjoys running and has always approached life with determination. Living with her mother, sister, and three brothers, Charanatha has shown incredible resilience and is now preparing to cross the graduation stage after years of hard work.
John Kerry Ferdinand, known to friends as Johnky, was also chosen for sponsorship in 2016. Friendly and wise, he enjoys playing soccer and comes from a large family that includes his parents and four sisters. Like many families in the region, John’s family was displaced by violence and relocated 20 minutes south of Williamson to Saint-Meddard. Despite the disruption, he remained focused on his studies and continued moving toward his goal. His graduation is a testament to perseverance, faith, and the opportunities made possible through sponsorship.
Rosebervely Belizaire has always been known as a smart and hardworking student. At 21 years old, she lives with her parents, three brothers, and two sisters and also joined the sponsorship program in 2016. Rosebervely loves reading and has a particular interest in biology. Her commitment to learning has carried her through difficult circumstances and helped her reach this exciting milestone.
As graduation day approaches, we celebrate not only the accomplishments of Charanatha, John Kerry, and Rosebervely, but also the faithfulness of God throughout their journey. These three young adults represent the immense impact of sponsorship. What began with a sponsor’s decision to invest in a child’s future has grown into a story of hope, perseverance, and success!
Do you want to change the future for a child in Haiti? Learn more about sponsorship at: worldwidevillage.org/student-sponsorship!
FLAG DAY CELEBRATIONS:
So many amazing pictures came in from the Flag Day outreach event at Agape Victory Church in Bail-Savanette! Their youth Bible club called Centre Famille Agape hosted a wonderful event. From the colorful parade to the laughter, worship, and time spent together as a community, it was such a special day of sharing the love of Christ. Thanks to your ongoing generosity, World Wide Village was able to help provide food for the event!
