The 2019-2020 school year will go down as the most troubled in Haiti’s history, encompassing 3 months of political instability that locked the country from late September through November, and 4 months of confinement due to COVID-19 from mid-March to mid-July.
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Meet Frisner, JiHM’s administrator, who turns your compassionate gifts into tangible aid
Frisner Milien has served with Jesus in Haiti Ministries for nearly a decade. Over the years, his thoughtfulness and sincerity, combined with a strong work ethic, have earned him the respect of his colleagues and the community.
Continue readingThe Lighthouse on Lockdown: What life has looked like lately
Although these last four months have been filled with uncertainty over COVID-19, at the Lighthouse, the pandemic has caused more boredom and isolation than physical harm.
Continue readingGroceries at the gate: JiHM responds to hunger through your generosity
In this time of pandemic, the health and economic consequences have been devastating all over the world. In Haiti, where we have been facing a socio-political crisis since July 2018, the economic impacts of the pandemic hit us particularly hard, especially combined with the rate of inflation.
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