Transitioning children from orphanages into loving families
Thank you for your steadfast partnership. We are encouraged by your prayers. We want to keep you updated on the situation in Haiti and the work of Child Hope during this crisis and ask you to continue to pray and support as you are able. April 15, 2024 For over a month, the crisis in Haiti has been worsening. Ports …
In a country where it is estimated that less than 20% of students graduate from high school, this young man’s determination and resilience shine as a beacon of hope! Throughout his school career, this Future Hope student has encountered numerous roadblocks that threatened to derail his educational aspirations. Haiti’s political climate has been turbulent, leading to frequent protests and civil …
Despite the continuing crisis in Haiti, people are finding ways to persevere and carry on. At Child Hope that means continuing our orphan prevention and family strengthening work. Education is a critical component of our orphan prevention strategy, as it has the power to lift generations out of poverty. This school year our Future Hope Manager has been busy supporting …
As we look back at the tumultuous year in Haiti (and the world), we are compelled to pause and give thanks for how God has sustained us. Many of us have been in lament as we pray for Haiti during these unprecedented times. God has placed Child Hope right in the center of it all, advocating for kids, families, education …
It has been a difficult time for Haiti, and a difficult week for our staff on the ground as many have gotten word of relatives’ homes in ruin after the massive earthquake. One of our families reunited in the south lost their home completely, but they are safe, as are the rest of our children, families, and staff. The 7.2-magnitude …
Last year was unreliable, unpredictable and unfamiliar to say the least. God met us in the chaos of the season and your STEADFAST support helped children and families be RESILIENT. Because of God’s provision through you, we had so much to be thankful for in 2020. We witnessed the miracles of finding family, restoring relationships, healing trauma and giving hope …
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 …
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 …
The people of Haiti have been protesting for over a year. The central issue is corruption – $2 billion of foreign aid that was misused, misappropriated, or embezzled by government officials. Other issues like a fuel crisis and inflation of the Gourde are byproducts of the corruption. Schools and businesses have been closed, roadblocks made from burning tires have halted …
Life is returning to normal in Port Au Prince. We have been able to restock essentials like water, food, and propane. Our kiddos are back in school. We are so thankful for this! Although the protests have stopped, the underlying issues have yet to be addressed. It is very likely that in the months ahead, there will be more protests …