News & Updates

Project and fundraising updates to keep supporters and donors informed of our work.

The villages were we work are in the process of transforming into vibrant communities. Join us on the journey as we walk with them on a road from desperate poverty to a new sense of hope.

Giving Tuesday Now 2020 – Thank You!

Giving Tuesday Now 2020 – Thank You!

On May 5th, 2020, Giving Tuesday Now will roll across social media feeds and fill email boxes with messages from charities worldwide. An outgrowth of Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving that comes in early December, Giving Tuesday Now is in response to the...

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Covid-19 Impact on Food Security in Haiti

Covid-19 Impact on Food Security in Haiti

Food Security in Haiti before Covid-19 For decades, food security has been a significant problem in Haiti. Malnutrition is responsible for about 60% of all deaths of Haitians under 18 years old. One fifth of all Haitian children and 67 in every 1,000 die before their...

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Haiti Status Update – Covid-19

Haiti Status Update – Covid-19

This ongoing report on Covid-19 will be regularly updated with information from our contacts in Haiti. As a developing nation with limited resources, a lack of proper sanitation, and dense living conditions, Haiti does not have the infrastructure to combat Covid -19. Using funds from our Emergency Appeal, Hope for Haitians is responding to needs of the people in the villages we built.

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5K Run for Education in Haiti

5K Run for Education in Haiti

Join the many runners and walkers in the 2020 Hope for Haitians 5K to support education in northern Haiti. On September 26th we will gather in Geneva at the government center right on the beautiful Fox River to enjoy a morning of fun, food, exercise and lots more....

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Viard Poultry Project Evaluation

Viard Poultry Project Evaluation

One aspect of Leadership council training involves the members of the leadership Council selecting and implementing a project using $1,500 in seed money provided by us as part of the training. In the village of Viard, the leadership Council chose a Poultry Meat...

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Current Challenges in Haiti

Current Challenges in Haiti

[June-2019] In Haiti, there have been many protests. Many of those protesting are trying to find some justice in the systems required to live a normal everyday life. The cost of goods is increasing, the value of the Haitian Gourde (local currency) is decreasing and...

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Stories of Hope

Jacquelin’s Story

Jacquelin - Viard Jacquelin is a 50-year-old farmer in the community of Viard, Haiti. He, his wife, and their 5 children live in a home built by Hope for Haitians as part of the Village of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Hope for Haitians built 50 homes for families in this...

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Irene’s Story

Irene – Pistere Irene is a 35-year-old mother of 4 children living in the village of Pistere in Northern Haiti. A trader by profession she supports her family with her ability to be successful at market. That success may help feed her family, but it was not enough to...

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Gueline’s Story

Gueline Jean – Viard Gueline Jean knows hardship. As a 40-year-old single mother with two boys, she is challenged every day to make ends meet. Ask any single mother and you learn that even simple things become more difficult when you must take care of everything...

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Elianne’s Story

Elianne Brenord – Dumas Elianne Brenord and her family lived in an area of northern Haiti that was very remote. Age 58, Elianne is the mother of 9 children and grandmother to 4 more. Her isolated house was made of scrap tin and was such a poor dwelling she does not...

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Délivrance’s Story

Délivrance Christialine Moncher – Pistere The average life expectancy in Haiti is 64 years, 13 years less than in the US. At age 91 Délivrance has lived nearly 1 ½ lives. A widow with 5 grown children she had a home that was beyond terrible, barely standing up. As she...

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Ania’s Story

Ania and her two children live in Dumas Haiti. Although she is married, she lives effectively as a single mother since her husband Jean Vincent went to Chile to find work. He sends money home to pay tuition to educate their two daughters. Like many other families, in...

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