child sponsorship

Haiti

Our partner, Compassion began partnering with churches in 1968.

	405 local partners

	More than 115,685 children registered

	Over 1,663 mums and their babies supported

About Haiti

Bonjou (Hello in Haitian Creole)

Haiti became the first independent Caribbean state when it ousted its French colonial rulers and abolished slavery in the early 19th century. Haitians are characterised by their wonderful sense of humour as well as their resilience in the face of great adversities, such as hurricanes, earthquakes and gang violence. Haiti is currently the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with more than half the population living in poverty. Yet the church is rising again and again in response, meeting children’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs—providing them and their families with the immediate and long-term support they need to get back to their feet and experience the unfailing hope found in Jesus Christ.

Watch the latest video update to learn more about Compassion's work in Haiti.

HOW YOU CAN PRAY

Thank you for praying for staff, children and families in Haiti

+ Pray that God would protect the most vulnerable amid widespread gang violence and political instability.

+ Pray that God would give our staff wisdom as they steward their resources and find the best ways to support the children we serve.

+ Pray that children will be able to continue their education to pursue a future free from poverty.

+ Pray that God will bless and keep local church staff and volunteers who are still persevering in their ministry to children during hard circumstances.

A snapshot of Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program in Haiti

Compassion’s program is contextualised across countries and communities, as well as age groups.

Children aged 1 to 3 receive home-based care
Children aged 3 to 5 visit the Compassion centre for one hour every weekday and three hours on Saturdays.
Children aged 6 and older attend the centre for two to four hours after school each day for four hours on Saturdays.

Compassion Program Activities in Haiti

Compassion assisted children in Haiti typically attend program activities at their local child development centre before or after school. Here is an example of what a typical program day looks like for children in Haiti.

8:00am - A time of prayer and devotion and breakfast. A typical breakfast usually consists of eggs, bread or buns and tea.

9:00am - Spiritual lessons, in which children sing songs and learn Bible stories. Children aged three to five are given an illustrated Bible with simple stories. Children aged six to eight receive an illustrated Bible with longer stories. Children aged nine to 14 are given a complete Bible. Students over the age of 15 receive a study Bible.

10:30am - Break time, when children can play in a safe environment and develop friendships.

11:00am - Social-emotional lessons ranging from conflict resolution to developing healthy self-esteem. Children often come from challenging home environments and are taught social and personal skills.

12:00pm - Lunch and social time. Children often receive sandwiches, juice or milk, or a hot meal of spaghetti or rice, beans, vegetables and meat. There is a special nutritional program for malnourished children.

1:00pm - Health lessons, in which children learn practical health and hygiene lessons, including how to prevent malaria and HIV.

2:00pm - Letter writing and career planning. Older children work with local staff to identify their strengths and interests and set goals for their future.

Children are also invited to attend spiritual retreats during Carnival and Easter. Older students can choose vocational training classes, including painting, crafts, sewing, computer, music, photography, videography, cooking and foreign language classes. Parents and caregivers are offered income generation activities and parenting seminars each week.