Celebrating
Haiti's
Children
2025 BI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER
Summer Newsletter - Celebrating Haiti’s Children!
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Isaiah 61:3 shares God’s promise to make “beauty from the ashes.” So even in the hardest, most challenging times there is hope. That’s why we’re excited to release our Summer 2025 newsletter, showing how God redeems the toughest times in Haiti and transforms them into hope and opportunity for our friends in southern Haiti.
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All of the progress you will read about was made in the face of some of the most challenging times of the last few years in Haiti. Dangerous gangs continue to push into rural communities like the ones we support in southern Haiti. They have made moving people and supplies risky, and at times, impossible. But this is where God makes beauty from the ashes, creating opportunity through the chaos. And none of this would be possible without the support of donors and the hard work and commitment of our friends in southern Haiti. Thank you!
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Newsletter Spotlight on the
REJUVENATION PROGRAM
Meet Rodney
Rodney is a 27-year-old Haitian who embodies the spirit of resilience that defines our Rejuvenation Program. Born into a family experiencing deep poverty, Rodney’s journey has been filled with struggle for as long as he can remember. The death of his father when he was a child paired with the crippling effects of extreme poverty forced Rodney to abandon his early education to become the primary provider for his family.
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Despite his determination and commitment, Rodney’s subsistence farming did not produce enough income to support his family, leaving him desperate and strongly considering less honorable ways of making money. But, the power of your faithful generosity enabled us to intervene at just the right moment and drastically change the trajectory of Rodney’s life for the best. He joined our Rejuvenation Program and is now well on his way to becoming a plumber - a skill that not only promises provision for Rodney’s family, but also holds the potential to uplift his entire community. Rodney recognizes the overwhelming need for skilled tradespeople in his area, and knows this opportunity is his chance to make a positive impact on society.
”This program is a gift. I couldn't have financed my vocational training without it. Now, I'm finally on the right track to take care of my family and give back to my community.”
Rodney’s story is just one of many that illustrate the profound and far-reaching impact of the Rejuvenation Program. His enthusiasm is contagious and it has influenced countless other young adults in his community to explore learning a trade for themselves that will equip them and their communities for a better future! This is the power of the work you are helping make possible.
We would greatly appreciate your letting others know about the amazing people of Haiti, our work to equip and empower them and the opportunity to support it.
We welcome your feedback on the newsletter (lisa@ooihaiti.org). And, if you’re so moved, we welcome your investment in continuing this important work: