His story is the ultimate underdog story.
Orphaned at a young age and dismissed by his community as a foolish boy, Derson Louis got into fights and did poorly in school. He had no future.
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Stories from JiHM
Victory Bible Church turns 15
Victory Bible Church—which celebrated its 15th anniversary this past Sunday—began as a simple kids’ club. Continue reading
But God had a better plan: Robenson shares his story
Robenson, the oldest at the Lighthouse, turned 20 at the end of March. He has been living at the Lighthouse since he was orphaned by the earthquake almost 10 years ago. We asked him if he would like to share his story with all of you, and we are so glad he said yes. Thank you for being part of making this story of redemption possible! Continue reading
Struggling at school: Haiti’s unrest takes its toll on students
Haiti has experienced a lot of tension in recent months, beginning with two weeks in February when everything in the country, including the school, closed because of widespread protesting and unsafe conditions for travel. Continue reading
Planting roots for the tree of success
Scindie Saint Fleur, GES School Psychologist, has been working this spring with students who are struggling academically. Continue reading
Student spotlight: Remica Joseph, a girl who believes in education
After finishing 6th grade at a national school in Cabaret, Remica Joseph wanted to continue her education, but her school didn’t offer any additional grade levels. Continue reading