Transitioning children from orphanages into loving families
On August 12th CHI hosted our first Zoom update, and it was a blast! We gave an update on our work in Haiti plus answered questions from our supporters. In case you missed it, check out the recording (https://youtu.be/Z96aavm-jgE). We used the meeting to officially launch our Family Sponsorship program. Family sponsorship is a unique opportunity to walk alongside a …
As CHI began family tracing for the children in the orphanage, we successfully tracked down “Roseline,” the aunt of 4 siblings in our care. She came to visit the kids from time to time, and during that time we learned some of her personal history and built a good relationship with her. She shared that she had become very sick …
Last week the kids took school exams, which usually signifies the end of the school year and start of summer vacation. However, due to the pandemic and so much missed learning, schools in Haiti have proposed students keep studying through August to make up for lost time. With “stay at home” orders, this looks a bit different than usual. Many …
During the stay at home order in Haiti, our staff have been working hard to provide activities for the children that engage them mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Last month the kids were eager to try out a new hobby – sewing. With some guidance, the children used a pattern to begin sewing masks. The finished products are being …
The safety of the children in our care has always been our top priority. This month several staff members led emergency planning and preparedness training with the children. Topics included what to do in the event of an earthquake, what to do in a fire, how to operate a fire extinguisher and more. After the training sessions we did several …
The children and staff at Maison de Lumiere, our orphanage, are all too familiar with Stay At Home orders. Beginning in 2018 there were several such restrictions in place across Haiti as political protests threatened violence to anyone leaving home. Schools were closed much of the year last year. In January we saw light at the end of the tunnel; …
As we look back on 2019, we can say with certainty that God’s grace carried us through very tumultuous times in Haiti. In fact, we saw God blessing the ministry of Child Hope International in unexpected ways in the midst of protests, lockdowns, and other challenges. We are excited for the opportunity to share some moments from the past year, …
On March 20th, the government of Haiti announced the first official cases of COVID-19 in Haiti and implemented measures to limit its spread. Schools, factories, and other businesses are closed until further notice. Gatherings larger than 10 people have been banned, a curfew is in place and borders are closed. For a country like Haiti, which has high population density …
Does your dentist make home visits? Ours does! Each year our dentist brings his mobile clinic to our orphanage and does check-ups for all of the kids living there. For more severe cases, he makes follow-up appointments. Dental cleaning is just one of the holistic health services provided at the orphanage. Our holistic health services also includes annual vaccinations, medical …
This month two of our social workers did extensive family tracing to find a family member of one of the children at our orphanage. We were informed that a grandfather lived north of Port Au Prince, in a small village near Cap-Haitien. Our social workers took a six-hour bus ride to see if they could establish a connection and learn …