Posts by HAFP Team
A Future in the Balance: Why School Still Matters in Haiti
In Haiti, school is more than pencils and paper. It’s a lifeline. A meal. A refuge. A future. But it’s a future that far too many children never reach. According to IIEP, 10% of Haitian students drop out before completing sixth grade. By ninth grade, that number jumps to 40%. And if that doesn’t gut…
Read MoreWhen the Mountain Doesn’t Let Up: Why Replenish Is the Word We Need Now
At the halfway mark of a hard climb, your legs begin to shake. The adrenaline that carried you at the beginning is gone. The peak is nowhere in sight, and the only way forward is through. That’s where we are right now—midway through this year’s journey of Endeavor. And this month, our word is Replenish.…
Read MoreClimbing the Mountain of Focus: An Endeavor Fueled by Prayer
Life’s journey can feel a lot like climbing a mountain. Each step demands attention, focus, and resilience. The peaks are what we reach for, but the climb can often leave us breathless, questioning if we have enough strength to make it to the top. Focus is what keeps us moving, what keeps us from looking…
Read MoreReflecting on Quarter 1: A Deep Dive into the Preserving Families Program Audit
In our ongoing quest to broaden the impact we make, to reach new heights we once thought impossible, we commit ourselves to each step of this journey, especially when it comes to those most vulnerable. We, together, are working to shape the lives of children, families, and entire communities across Haiti. One of the foundational…
Read MorePersevere: Climbing the Mountain Together
At Hands & Feet Project, we believe that no family should be torn apart due to poverty, hardship, or crisis. But the reality is, many parents in Haiti are forced to make heartbreaking decisions simply because they lack the resources to provide for their children. We endeavor to stand in the gap. We walk with…
Read MoreA Table Rebuilt: The Story of the Flore Family
There was a time when the Flore family table sat quiet. Not because they didn’t want to gather, but because the cracks ran too deep. Conflict had crept in. The weight of poverty—lack of food, no access to school, and the constant ache of uncertainty—pressed on their shoulders. It wore down communication. It frayed connection.…
Read MoreAscending Together: The Heartbeat of Project Red
Endeavor. Ascent. These are two powerful words that shape our journey as we press on toward the calling God has placed on our lives. In mission work, leadership, and the pursuit of purpose, the road is not easy. It is a climb—one that requires endurance, preparation, adaptability, and, most importantly, community. For the past 21…
Read MoreNight to Shine: A Night of Love, Joy, and Empowerment for Haiti’s Special Needs Community
Many individuals with special needs in Haiti felt isolated and overlooked. In a country where accessibility for people with disabilities is still a distant dream, many face a life of invisibility and hardship. But for one extraordinary evening, everything changed. Night to Shine, organized in collaboration with the Tim Tebow Foundation, offered these individuals an…
Read MoreThe Approach: Mapping Our Path to Opening Eight New Daycares in Haiti
Embarking on an endeavor often reveals the mountain we must climb. At first glance, you may feel a mixture of fear, excitement, and awe at the magnitude of the task ahead. The challenge before you seems overwhelming, but the key to success is focusing on each step rather than the immensity of the climb. Most…
Read MorePausing, But Not Stopping: The Next Chapter for Haiti Made
A Difficult Decision With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we share the news that we are putting a pause on Haiti Made leather operations. This decision was not made lightly; it came after much prayer, reflection, and grappling with the immense challenges of the current season. The hurdles we face—both within Haiti and beyond—have made…
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