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Welcome Home Haiti: How God Has Not Forgotten Families
Haiti is in turmoil. Earlier this month, the U.N. estimated that gangs now control 60% of the capital city. Even still, God has not forgotten Haiti. A well-known Haitian proverb says, "Bondye pa bay pitit Li penn san sekou," which means: God doesn't give His children pain without…
Is Haiti Worth Saving?
Lifesong staff member Anne Bradley shares— So much about Haiti has changed, so is Haiti worth saving? The Haiti I remember offered a simple lifestyle, friendly neighborhoods, and clean streets. I was born and raised in a small village, without electricity, where we got water from a well…
Now Bianca Can Dream
Bianca, in blue, with friends As a young child, Bianca witnessed domestic violence and alcohol abuse. The small community where she lived in Haiti had no basic infrastructure: no clean water, no electricity, no university. And the small schools were not well-equipped. Finally, to escape repeated abuse, Bianca's…
Keep Praying for Haiti
Haiti is no stranger to hard times. You'll remember last year's news included the assassination of their President, ongoing kidnappings, fuel shortages, and increased water prices. And this year continues to be difficult. Last Tuesday, weeklong protests in Port-au-Prince came to a dangerous crescendo as people rallied against…
This Graduation in Haiti Is an Answer to Prayer.
We're celebrating another graduation in Haiti! On Saturday, June 25, 2022, 28 graduates crossed the stage to become the second graduating class at Lifesong Christian School in Bercy, Haiti. The ceremony was a beautiful picture of God's promises and blessings, made possible because of people like you. …
Redjina Asked God for One Thing.
Prior to learning about Lifesong, Redjina was taking an exam at her school, when a school official came and took her paper, telling her to leave and not come back until she paid her school fees. In Haiti, the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, it's not uncommon…
“Open and full of life!” | Haiti Deaf Academy Update
Last year, we introduced you to the Haiti Deaf Academy, which began nearly a decade ago to provide hearing-impaired children with access to Haitian sign language and holistic, Gospel-centered care. Today, we have this exciting update for you— Haiti Deaf Academy is now open on Lifesong campus! In…
“Keep Praying for Us” | Haiti Update
"[Right now] things are tough here in Haiti," our teammate writes, "but it's still our joy to educate our children here at Lifesong Christian School." So while Haiti continues facing multiple crises—including political instability, civil unrest, food insecurity, and ongoing natural disasters—our team and students cling tightly to…
A Life-Changing Job for Ylana
Our team recently put together some Stories of Redemption about children and families around the globe who have been reached by people like you. Each story begins with brokenness … but each ends with God’s grace. Here in the new year, we want to share one of the stories…
What Hope Does Haiti Have?
On August 14, 2021, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake shook Haiti. This, following a year of political, social, and environmental insecurity ... in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic. And yet, in the words of our Haiti team, one truth has become increasingly clear: The people of…