Transforming Lives Through Teaching
STAFF PROFILE: Meet Nadine Nadine began working with Restavek Freedom five years ago, but she became a friend of Restavek Freedom long before that. "In 2006, I was one [...]
Big Fun & Full Bellies at Summer Camp 2023
For the kids we serve, summer camp isn't just another fun week - it's a rare opportunity to become friends with other children their age, escape the hard work [...]
Love & Learning: Catherine’s Story
When 10-year-old Catherine entered Restavek Freedom’s child advocacy program three years ago, she was living with her foster mother. At a young age, she was grappling with the loss [...]
Creating A Better Future
Staff Spotlight: Meet Luckens When Luckens joined the Restavek Freedom team last year, he was no stranger to the issue of restavek. In addition to working as a civil [...]
Good News From Haiti!
Good news from our advocates in Haiti this week: schools have begun to reopen! This is mostly happening in the rural areas so far, although a few schools in [...]
Twelve Year Old Receives Her First Birth Certificate
Twelve-year-old Nadine lives as a restavek. She never knew her mother and has not seen her father in two years. In his absence, Nadine was left in the care [...]
Justice Training In Haiti
Pastor Bilda, who leads Restavek Freedom’s Justice Training program in Haiti, is known for his full-volume presence. His charisma, giant smile and infectious passion speak of the joy he [...]
Help Us Build A Library
"We learned about the animals in Africa and I want to find a book about giraffes!” said Edlerson to Emmanuela, his Child Advocate at Restavek Freedom. He was jumping [...]
The Support of a Grandmother
Meet Robenson, a Restavek Freedom Child Advocate who probably understands the situation of the children he serves more than most. Had it not been for the love and perseverance [...]
Trauma After The Earthquake
Even after she stopped running, the aftershocks continued. On Saturday, August 14, 2021, around 8:30 a.m., an earthquake occurred in the extreme south of the country. I will tell [...]