Marie Sovereign is a 50 year old married woman and mother to her adopted niece, Josephe Linda. She and her family reside in the community of Ba Leroux, located in the municipality of Trou-du-Nord, a Northeast department of Haiti. Those who know her describe her as very wise and honest. Additionally, …
Field Stories
The Population of Lina is Liberated!
Madame Alcius Odulcie is a 67-year-old mother of five and resident of Lina (located in the 1st communal section of Bois Neuf, in the St Raphaël commun.) Despite various health issues, she is a beloved lady in her community who radiates joy! This mother of five lost her husband ten years ago. Two of …
Wadson Palarius – a Humble and Wise Servant to his Community
Wadson Palarius is a 32 year old farmer and trader from the town of Saint Raphaël who resides in the community of Logalit # 1. He lives with his parents, two older sisters, and one younger brother. Those who know him consider him to be a man of wisdom and humility. He cares deeply about the people …
Clean Water Access Breaks Social Division
Alexandra Servil is a 16 year old high school student who resides in the locality of Lina which is in the St. Raphael commune in northeast Haiti. She lives with her parents, two sisters, and three brothers. The closest water source for her family was from a stream called Gadete that is a 45 to …
Unity Leads to Progress
As the African proverb states, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Indeed, Haiti Outreach recognizes the value of community involvement for progress and change. Very little would be accomplished without the water point committee (CPE)* who ensure the management of …
Rolinx Diverna, at the service of his community
In Haiti, 80% of children in rural areas walk to school every day. This is one of the many obstacles they have to overcome to receive an education. This additional burden makes it even more difficult to convince young people that school is necessary for success in their future. Truancy and high …
Pierre Willy | A Lifetime of Service to His Community
Pierre Willy, 54, is from the community of La Chanm in the region of La Hinche. A farmer, rancher, and father of 14, Mr. Willy never envisioned a career in teaching or becoming a great leader. But life had other plans for Mr. Willy On May 29, 2008 a tragedy completely changed the trajectory of …
Haiti won’t perish. There is hope. | Earthquake 2021
In response to the 7.2M earthquake that struck the south of Haiti at 8:30am on August 14, 2021, Roberta VanDine (MD and wife to Country Director, Neil VanDine) immediately stepped up to the plate to offer her services. Sharing, “As a medical doctor I could not stay without doing anything when I know …
Meet Rolinx Dolciné | Faces of Haiti Outreach
Rolinx Dolciné is a 27-year-old father of two and resident of Djoute, in the communal section of Savanne Longue, in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. For years, farming has been a means that allowed Mr. Dolcine to earn a decent income and provide for his family. Unfortunately, due to realities beyond his …
Water – a prerequisite for sustainable development
Luckny is a carpenter and father of four who resides in the community of Bwa, located in the commune of Ouanaminthe. He also serves as secretary of the management committee of the Bwa Limen well. He remembers very well that before the community's well was repaired four years ago, he and his …