Transitioning children from orphanages into loving families
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 …
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 …
In 2019, Child Hope welcomed four new staff members! Each of our new hires joined the CHI Leadership Team in Haiti, and we are so excited for what they bring to our ministry. Last month they went out for lunch to celebrate the new year and begin looking ahead to 2020 and beyond. The first is a counselor/psychologist who meets …
On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 earthquake shook the country of Haiti. It is recorded as one of the deadliest natural disasters in history with an estimated 316,000 deaths (total population of Haiti in 2009 was 10 million). An additional 1.5 million instantly became homeless as buildings across the country were reduced to rubble. Board Member Brooke James worked as …
In August Daphne was reunified with her sister as a result of our Family Hope program! We believe an orphanage cannot replace the love and belonging that children find in safe and nourishing homes, which is why we are overjoyed when children can return to their families’ homes. Daphne came to Child Hope in 2007, as her mother was not …
In December 2018 Child Hope International was awarded a grant from the Christian Alliance for Orphans for our Family Hope program. Now, 12 months after receiving the grant, hear the lessons we’ve learned and how we’ve adapted our program to overcome obstacles. Click below for our Q4 update.