HAITI - BRINGING HOPE, COMPASSION & LOVE THROUGH THE
BUILDING OF A NEW CHILDREN’S HOME!
As our plane began descending for its final approach into Port au Prince, a
thought that had been stirring in the back of my mind pushed forward. And as
we landed, it all but consumed me. The thought that lit my mind up like a neon
sign was based on the words of a story found in Matthew 25:35-36 & 40.
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave
me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me:
I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done [it] unto one of the least
of these my brethren, ye have done [it] unto me.
As I considered the words of my Savior, I became excited as it put the purpose for my trip into
sharp focus. I had a job to do for the Lord — To find the “least” and bring them hope. I quickly
discovered it wouldn’t be hard to do.
The Port au Prince area of Haiti is burdened by massive overcrowding. People literally live on top
of one another in a state of poverty few of us can imagine. With this poor mass of humanity
comes many of the horrors of man: Crimes such as murder, kidnapping, theft, slavery and
corruption are common. Sadly, the government, military, police and laws of the land sustain and
support this circle of suffering. Past government officials dedicated Haiti to the powers of
Voodoo and darkness. Today, satanic darkness covers this land with a strangle-hold grip as
massive poverty and rampant crime crushes all hope.
Cité Soleil, which is a community within Port au Prince, has long been considered the world’s
worst slum. When the massive earthquake hit in 2010, the situation in this slum grew still
worse. Even today it is hard to conceive of poverty on this scale. These people live in structures
that are nothing more than a dirt floor covered by a tarp folded over a stick frame. They have
no electricity, running water, medicine or food to store. Most of these lean-to tents are barely
10 X 10 feet but house 8-10 people. As I visited with them, it became clear these people were
truly the “least” of these.
The authorities take care of themselves and do little for the poor. In most cases, they turn their
backs and ignore the problems. You may see a child who has suffered a compound fracture with
the bone pushing through the flesh. If that child is taken to the hospital and has no money, the
hospital will refuse treatment and dump the child on the street without even providing a cup of
water.
I can tell you firsthand this place is full of darkness. It is everywhere you look. The life
experienced by street children in this city is one of being arrested, jailed and killed, simply
because they are guilty of living in poverty. Yet in the midst of all this sorrow and
hopelessness, I saw light in the darkness. Where did I see it? A church or hospital? A
government facility or refugee camp? No!
I found it shining out of the eyes of street children. Why were they smiling?
Why were street children with nothing filled with such joy? These children know Jesus. Thanks
to programs like those supported by WME, thanks to Christians who reach out with love,
support and food, these children know that God is real. And they know there are people like
you who believe in Jesus and want to share the love and compassion of Christ with them – a
love they want to share with others around them.
During the earthquake, one orphanage for these street children collapsed killing three boys.
Since that time their lives have been a living hell marked by fear and violence with seemingly
no hope. Yet thanks to efforts supported by WME, Matthew 25:40 is alive and well.
Please join us today and help to give homeless children food, clean water, medicine and a safe
place in the country of Haiti, far away from crime and corruption. Help us build a peaceful haven
for them to call home where they can be secure and feel the grace and love of God. Let’s
spread the Light of Jesus in this dark place so that young lives can be changed for God’s
Kingdom! Click here to help now.
God Bless You,
Dennis Nall
WME Board of Directors