Before a recent trip we had a meeting to discuss different initiatives we could do to really impact the village. Out of that meeting came the idea to start the first library ever for this village. Many Haitians don't own books or have the opportunity to learn to read. Even students in school still lack basic reading material.

In Haiti school is not free. Our programs have enabled us to provide scholarships to grade schoolers, high schoolers, and even University students. We have even provided funding to a local school to pay for the teachers to keep the school running.

We had the honor of hosting the first ever graduation celebration in the village of Fond Doux. We had students graduate from both High school and College... All of which was made possible through the generous donations of people like you.

We understand if we are able to boost the local economy and provide local jobs it will help end poverty in this country. We don't just meet the immediate practical needs of hunger but invest in long term solutions. Economic development projects have ranged from motorcycle taxi businesses, animal breeding programs, to even launching a bakery!

It's not uncommon for kids in Haiti to only eat one meal a day (if that). Many evenings we are able to provide feeding programs to feed hungry children and youth.

It can be difficult for parents to provide for their family... Especially when it's a single mother taking care of five kids. We visit different families and literally bring them bags of rice and beans... the staple food of the island. In those moments they can experience some relief from the constant lingering hunger. This also enables them to feed extended family and friends as well.

Many times I hear a kid begging me for a pair of tennis shoes or shorts. We bring down loads of clothing to provide to families in the area. 

People die all the time in Haiti from lack of basic medical assistance. We do what we can to meet basic medical needs as well as medical scholarships to send needy people to the local hospital. 

When's the last time you heard an inspirational speaker and left discouraged? Probably never. People in Haiti don't get the opportunity to pull up Youtube and be inspired. We invite people from every background to come and hear our stories and offer encouragement to those in need with stories from the Bible. Many of us do not speak the language and speak through a translator. 

Whether it's Bingo night with the kids, to taking the children to the beach, or our soccer outreaches our days and nights are filled. It's exhausting work but it's worth it.