COVID-19 and Haiti
Covid 19 is wreaking havoc all over the world, and our country Haiti is not spared. We are already vulnerable on many aspects, which makes the living conditions of [...]
Food Distribution During A Pandemic
Mary is the grandmother of Kervens, a 12-year-old boy I have in my caseload. Since the day Kervens entered our Child Advocacy program, Mary has prayed for me and [...]
LETS Partnership
“I was teaching the class,” recounted Kristin Van Wey, Founder of LETS, “and one woman stood up at the end of class and said, “Can I speak?” “I am [...]
A Letter From Our Executive Director
Perhaps you’ve seen the limited media coverage that is circulating about Haiti. After returning to the States from Haiti this week, I can tell you that conditions there last [...]
A Summer of Smiles
Summer camp is well underway and we love seeing all of the bright smiles as children are allowed the opportunity to learn, play and grow! Here are just a [...]
Summer Camp is Here!
Summer camp is just about to start! But what about those children who can only dream of going to camp? For children in Haiti living in the system of [...]
A Chance To Go To School: Bringing Child Advocacy to the South
“Without school, you cannot do anything. I would like to go to university after this and study more. This program is very good to me.” After Roseline’s* mother died, [...]
June’s Story
June will soon turn 16 and lives in terrible conditions in a small town in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She’s never known her biological parents. At the age of 5, she [...]
How Restavek Freedom Empowers Children in the Restavek System
Restavek Freedom’s primary goal is to combat the modern day form of child slavery in Haiti known as the restavek system. Within this system, children of impoverished families are [...]
Freedom Through Education: It’s Not Just for the Children
One might assume that Restavek Freedom, in its efforts to eradicate the restavek system in Haiti, would start with freeing children from their current domestic bondage. However, we feel [...]