Updates from Haiti

These past few months have been incredibly exciting! So much is happening in Haiti because of the generous prayers and gifts from our partners!

Here are some highlights from our programs in Haiti and an opportunity to join us in creating more good for these amazing children. 

​We had our first student graduate high school last spring - Wideline - and she was accepted to Notre Dame University's nursing program!!! (yes you read that right!) She will attend at their Central Haiti campus in October. We are thrilled for this accomplishment and know that she will receive an outstanding education that will prepare her to be the incredible nurse she dreams about. ​

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 Wideline, along with 5 of her peers will graduate this spring from Cooking School - with a government-issued certificate which will help them gain access to jobs. ​

In just over 3 weeks - our second student, Danielo, will graduate high school. He plans to study Agronomy in the fall. 

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Just last month - as a result of a Kidstarter project - our first of two solar power refrigerators was delivered. This is going to be such a blessing to the children and staff at Maranatha. They will be able to get produce and proteins at larger markets - allowing them to purchase in bulk - which will extend their monthly food budget. 

One of the things the kids are most excited about is that they can put their water bottles in the freezer and have ICE last them all day long. Ice has been a treat reserved only for special occasions in the past. The reality that they can have ice anytime they want now is so exciting!

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We were able to purchase a second vehicle at the orphanage that will allow the staff to take care of business more efficiently, and our primary truck (which had a dead motor) has been revived. 

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We also have brought in a social worker, Felix, who comes at least once a week to work with our kids.  Felix, along with our team of mentors have been doing such a great job helping the kids process trauma, and gain the social and emotional skills needed to thrive in their environment. Additionally - we will be launching a mentorship club in the summer for the younger girls at the orphanage that focuses on Identity and Value.

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Seeing what these investments have done, we have been working hard this year to expand on what our sponsorship program provides for the youth in Haiti, and create even more opportunities and support services to help them reach their full potential. When the youth are fully sponsored, we'll be able to sustainably provide for all our kids: school supplies, uniforms, new clothes, field trips, tutoring (as mentioned), mentoring, after-school activities, transportation, utilities and maintenance, hygiene & medical care and a licensed social worker  --in addition to food, caregivers, education and housing that sponsorship already provided. ​

Right now we are 84% of the way toward having ALL of the kids in our programs fully sponsored. You can help us maintain this high level of support for our kids by becoming a sponsor TODAY.

SPONSOR A CHILD

Click the link above to read more about what this program is doing and find a child's profile who still needs sponsors. You will not only impact their life, but your's as well!