Family Hope

In Haiti, it’s easy for a young person to lose their way, especially when they fall out of school. The danger isn’t just falling behind academically. With the country’s current crisis, gangs are quick to recruit idle youth. Education is more than just opportunity here—it’s a critical line of defense. That’s why this story gives

This month, we’re excited to share that Child Hope International has hired a new social worker who will soon be joining our team in Haiti! Although he hasn’t officially started yet, we are filled with anticipation and gratitude for the expertise and energy he will bring to our growing reunification work. He lives outside of

At Child Hope International, we believe every child has the right to a family. Just as deeply, we believe every child has the right to an identity. That’s why we’re walking alongside a young man right now as he works to secure his national ID card. This card is important for accessing education, work, and

In our Family Hope program, we walk alongside students and their families through the highs and lows of life, celebrating victories and providing guidance in challenges. Recently, one of our students faced a difficult situation that could have derailed her future. This young woman, now in her final year of high school, made a mistake—one

Our social work team hosted a training day for parents in our Family Sponsorship program in Port-au-Prince. This was the first time we offered this training to parents, though we have previously trained Haitian social workers working in orphanages. Because this training was designed specifically for parents, the content needed to be practical and easy

Because of the incredible generosity of our supporters, we are thrilled to introduce three new students joining our program this year! After years of living in an orphanage, Mireille* was finally able to return home. She was reunited with her mother and two sisters, Myrlande and Mariette. Mireille began thriving in her studies, and her

We are thrilled to announce a new initiative led by our staff pastor to empower parents in Haiti through a transformative parenting training program. This program is aimed at church-going parents who have children currently living in orphanages.  Child Hope International has translated an existing, impactful training into the Haitian context and Creole language with

Last summer our Ministry Development Coordinator organized a trivia game called “Bible Genius” for all of the children in our Family Hope program. It was a fun time of for the children to deepen their understanding of scripture while competing against their friends. The children were awarded cash prizes for their efforts. Two sisters decided

Child Hope recently conducted a comprehensive training session for an orphanage situated in the central plateau of Haiti. The training, conducted online, aimed at enhancing the staff’s capabilities in carrying out family reunifications. The training involved seven staff members – the orphanage director, a social worker, and several nannies. Their entire team is now well-equipped

On September 11th, schools across Haiti began the new school year. Given the instability in Haiti, schools opening on time is nothing short of a miracle (last year they did not open until October, and some delayed even beyond that). We are excited to share that between our Family Hope and Future Hope programs you