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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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. Since then, the U.S. State Department has kept Haiti on its highest alert travel advisory, warning U.S. citizens not to travel to Haiti “due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.”
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Celebrating Easter in Haiti: Four reflections on a victorious day
How is Easter celebrated in Haiti? What does Easter mean in your life? We asked a variety of voices connected with JiHM to write short reflections on what this day signifies. Enjoy this honest glimpse into Easter in Haiti, and have a wonderful weekend celebrating our risen Savior!
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Praising God at work in Haiti: An update from Roger
It has been over a month since we faced widespread chaos in Haiti, with protests over economic and socio-political problems that shut down normal life for many days.
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Pray for peace as protests continue in Haiti
Today is the sixth day in a row of closed schools and businesses, deserted streets, and calls to “shelter in place” in reaction to the most recent round of demonstrations that have turned violent in many areas of Haiti.
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Recognizing the 2018 Employee of the Year: Marie Lyne, school nurse
Marie Lyne St Fleur has served as the nurse for Grace Emmanuel School since the fall of 2015. Over the last three years, she has poured herself completely into the task of improving the health of everyone at the school.
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