Why Education Matters

Why Education Matters Title

Despite the immense challenges in Haiti, God’s faithfulness is evident in all the unexpected, both the good and the difficult. We have seen God sustain, transform, and move mightily in the midst of every situation. We have seen miracles of provision, safety, and hope in the darkest of times. This season is certainly unexpected, yet the Lord has sustained our staff and shown His faithfulness time and time again.

Today we wanted to update you and celebrate how students in Haiti have been able to continue their education in the midst of the hardest of circumstances.

35 of our PASFOME schools were operational for the school year, from September to now
The Sponsorship Team in Haiti continues to translate correspondence to sponsors
203 students are graduating from high school
420 students are taking national exams in July
100 girls attended Girls Empowerment training sessions and learned important lessons on harassment and how to say, “No.”

WHY DOES EDUCATION MATTER?

Reports show statistics like half of the armed gang members in Haiti are children—read that again, they are recruiting children. And not just being recruited, they are being exploited and abused.

Education is the bridge to opportunity. If that is erased, where will the next generation of Haitian leaders come from? Your support matters more than it ever has. Please consider sponsoring a student in Haiti for just $39 a month. When you sponsor a student, you are investing in their education and extending support for kids who desperately need hope and opportunity.

“PEOPLE USED TO SAY I WOULD NEVER BECOME ANYTHING”

**Name and picture withheld for privacy**

YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Please continue to pray for God to miraculously intervene, provide for our friends and neighbors in Haiti, and bring peace in the way only He can.

We are deeply grateful for your partnership and could not do this hard work without you. Together, we can continue to bring hope and transformation to the people of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Jul 11, 2024

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End of Year Impact Report

By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for the ways God moved through faithful partners and local communities to bring nourishment, hope, and lasting transformation. Through Hope at the Table and other core initiatives, children and families facing hunger, poverty, and instability experienced tangible care and renewed hope. At a time when 5.7 million people are struggling daily to feed themselves and their loved ones, generosity made a measurable difference. With just 11 cents providing one meal, every dollar given helped deliver nine meals to families in need—filling empty plates with food and reminding communities they are not forgotten. Throughout the year, the impact extended far beyond meals. In 2025, 787 individuals professed their faith, 131 communities were served, and 278 pastors and leaders were trained to continue shepherding their people with wisdom and care. Discipleship programs equipped 2,645 women to grow in faith and leadership, while education programs served 11,000 students, investing in the next generation. Medical teams provided care to 7,945 individuals, and 24.6 million meals were distributed overall, including daily feeding programs that supported 101,356 children. Together, we have seen emptiness replaced with provision, despair met with joy, and hunger answered with hope. This work reflects the heart of Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” As we look ahead, we remain committed to serving alongside local churches and communities, trusting that generosity—rooted in love—will continue to change stories and lives in the year to come..

Carlen's Story

By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

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Hope Through Local Churches

By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

When *María watched her three children put on their new school uniforms and shoes, she called it a blessing from God. For weeks, the weight of uncertainty had pressed on her heart, she longed to send her children to school, but the cost felt far beyond her reach. What María received was more than a one-time gift. It was a reminder that she was seen, known, and not alone. Through one of our community partnerships, a local church—rooted in her neighborhood and moved by compassion—recognized the need and responded with dignity, love, and care. Made possible by faithful church partners and God’s provision, hope met her family right where they were. Today, Mission of Hope partners with 13 local churches across the Dominican Republic, equipping them to meet urgent needs while sharing the hope of the gospel. Through these partnerships, churches provide food, medical care, children’s programming, and women’s discipleship—walking hand in hand with families long after the moment of need, and helping them step into a future filled with hope. In the most recent program update: 393+ Bibles were distributed 109+ individuals accepted Christ 500+ people were reached through local churches 12 Damas Juntas women’s groups continued meeting and growing together These partnerships also enable churches to care for the whole person, supporting families during medical emergencies, providing meals for children, and creating spaces for prayer, discipleship, and evangelism. María’s children are now attending school with confidence, and she is supported by her local church. Praise be to God! *name changed for privacy