Women's Empowerment | The Desire for Community

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One thing that has been a constant from the first time I ever visited Haiti until now is that women of all ages long for genuine community. Really, who doesn’t want that? As women, once we start trusting the people who we do life with, we begin to talk about our fears and uncertainties, and have a natural desire to be prayed for, encouraged, and reminded there is hope in the promises of Jesus.

In the surrounding villages where Madam Roselaure lives and works, she has become well known as a mentor and model for the ladies whom she leads within the WE programs. She shares her life with them and loves them as family, and because of that, she is trusted. She recently shared with us that even as she passes through the markets and communities to get from one place to another, she has women of all ages approach her to talk about Klèb Manman. The word is out that this club is a safe haven for women to share their hopes and dreams and be reminded of who they are in Christ.

When we kicked off Klèb Manman in June of 2021, the intention was to gather mothers of preschoolers from within the MOH schools. We are now seeing the need for more. These ladies who are approaching Madam Roselaure are saying, “We do not have children in your preschools, but we really would like to be a part of that program. Is there any way we can be added to the list?”

When I heard this, my heart was so encouraged! This is one of the many dreams that has become a reality for us. These women have a hunger and a thirst for truth and to be a part of a genuine community of women who can be trusted! This is a moment where, once again, we look at the need and adapt to it. We say YES to the woman who needs a safe haven, even if she has grown children living on the other side of the country because women need to know they are seen and loved and they are all daughters of the King!

Our Haiti WE team has contagious excitement over all that is happening, even in the midst of the ongoing instability in Haiti, and on a recent Zoom call this is Madam Roselaure sharing that excitement.

Thank you for praying for these women and supporting our WE programs so that we can do more and say yes to the needs that arise. As these women seek truth and love one another, WE praise God they are being empowered through the Holy Spirit to make a lasting, eternal change within their realm of influence, within their own families, and for generations to come!

With Love,
Vanessa Johnson

Vanessa Johnson on Jan 31, 2024

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By Mackenzie Bartolome • January 13, 2026

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