WHY ARE WE IN HAITI?
Haiti is home to over 10 million residents and is recognized by the World Bank as the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, with half of its population surviving on less than $2 a day. The national currency is depreciating, leading a double-digit inflation rate of 15%, which further impacts the nation's most vulnerable households. In addition to these economic challenges, Haiti has faced devastating hurricanes and earthquakes in recent years.
Why is Haiti so impoverished? More than half of the population illiterate, making it difficult for individuals to secure decent employment. Education in Haiti is costly, and many families struggle to pay for tuition, uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.
Yet, amidst this severe disadvantage, Haiti's stunning beauty exists alongside profound poverty. God cares deeply for the people of Haiti and calls us to share His gospel with them. He also desires to nurture Christian leadership in Haiti, one meal, one education, and one soul at a time. We need your support!
"The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." Psalm 9:9
Christian Light School
The teachers, staff and Board of Directors at Christian Light School believe the best way to change Haiti’s economic, political and spiritual climate is through raising up Christian leaders. Our goal, and we believe God’s purpose at CLS, is to educate the students, not only in academics, but also through Christ centered mentoring and guidance.
Children's Home
Both "Christian Light Children's Home" and "Promise of Hope Home for Young Ladies" operate under the umbrella of Christian Light School, Inc. Currently we house nine children and some young women who are University students. These children are not necessarily orphans, but they are all children who desperately need our help .
Community Outreach
Ravine Baby Feeding Program, Adult Literacy Classes, Adult Bible Instruction, Community Sewing Classes and the Staff Housing Program are some of the Community Outreach activities we are engaged in. Our students come from the extremely impoverished neighborhood known as "The Delmas Ravine", pictured above.
Please prayerfully consider how you may partner with us, as we continue to walk forward in ministry, dependent on God for His provision and wisdom.
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
