Updates

This year five of our boys turned 18 and graduated out of the orphanage. Before we said goodbye, we had a huge party to celebrate them, complete with speeches, laughter, food, and dancing. These young men have really blossomed and it was so much fun to throw a party in their honor. They deserved it!

This month, five of our older boys will be graduating from the orphanage and we are excited to share that all of them will be living with family. So much work goes into preparing them for this transition – family tracing, assessments, parenting classes, mental health evaluations, and more. It is great to see that

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.