Poto mitan. It means “pillars of society” and is a term often used to describe Haitian women. Many of these women are their family’s sole breadwinner, frequently selling goods in the markets to keep their children fed. In an effort to foster family stability, Pastor Samuel and his team launched a microfinance program in 2016 designed to help women grow their businesses.
Read MoreOften confused with another event by a similar name, the Global Convene Gathering that takes place annually is a mystery to most of us. We know those in attendance are global church leaders from North America, Central America, the Carribean, Europe, Asia and Africa. But what do they do while they’re here? Read on for a behind-the-scenes look into the three-day retreat.
Read MoreRecent headlines have once again shed light on corruption and violence in the Caribbean nation of Haiti. Rather than take our media’s interpretation of current events at face value, we asked a native Haitian—our partner Pastor Samuel Metelus—to explain it to us.
Read MoreIt may seem unlikely that a playground can help children in poverty-stricken areas encounter Jesus, but for 25+ years, the folks at Kids Around the World have seen the proof that it’s so.
Read MoreWith roads blocked across the county as a result of political protests, Sam called to say he can’t get our group from Port-au-Prince to Torbeck. As a result, we’ve had to postpone a faith adventure for the very first time.
Read MorePerhaps you’ve heard about the protests crippling Haiti for the past week. Thousands of Haitians in every major city (and many small towns as well) are voicing their...
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