Updates

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

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

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

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 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

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