"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them..." Mark 10:14For orphans in Haiti, the situation is bleak: Their homeland is the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. Haiti's 48% illiteracy rate drags down dreams of a better future. The practice of Vodou permeates the culture and contributes to exploitation, terror, and despair.
In 2010, Haiti was devastated by a severe earthquake followed by a cholera epidemic. An estimated quarter of a million people lost their lives and many children were orphaned. The situation is difficult - but far from hopeless. Today more than 1,000 children will experience hope in the Gospel, empowerment through literacy, and the life-changing advantage of a Christ-centered education at Branch Lutheran Schools of Haiti. And you can help! |
"I will not leave you as orphans;
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