The news from Haiti is heartbreaking and desperate...The country of Haiti has been under distress for several years since the President was assassinated in July 2021. But, in the past week, it has spun more out of control, particularly in the capital. Violence erupted on the streets at a new level as gang leaders are calling for the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister, Ariel Henry. While Henry flew to Kenya to sign papers for international troops to land in Haiti, the streets of Port-au-Prince erupted. The international airport was attacked and so were prisons, resulting in 4,000+ prisoners escaping. A state of emergency was declared and is now extended through April 3. It is a very tense time and people are fearing for their lives. The small community of Pele has stayed relatively calm but all schools are closed. We plan to provide food for the community as soon as it is possible.
A note from Chedrick, School Director:
"Imagine that people call the area where I live the area of death and no one wants to come there at this time. That makes us understand the reality of Psalm 23. God is always there for our protection. Yesterday some gangs were killed in my neighborhood by police people because they were fighting against the police. It is not safe to walk in the streets because anyone can be a victim at any time.
We continue to stay very low in our home because the shotguns continue.
Keep continuing to pray for us and we continue to hope for a better tomorrow for Haiti where the love of God can reign."
Please join us in prayer
SAFETY • for the staff, teachers, and families of students as many people must hide in their homes and have to make decisions whether to stay or flee. There is no place to go because all exits of the city are blocked by gangs and the gangs seem to be systematically terrorizing neighborhoods.
NEEDS • most people in Haiti rely on "daily bread" and when the country is locked down they cannot go out for food and clean water. It is dire and people are suffering. Humanitarian aid is desperately needed.
RESOLUTION • the conflict is complex and no one seems to know the answer to what will bring resolution but we PRAY for it and hold fast to the truth that God knows all, nothing is out of his control, He is our hope, and the spirit of the Lord brings justice and freedom!
With 42 years invested in the Pele community, our commitment remains strong. We'll keep providing education, nourishing children, and sharing the hope and love of Christ with our Haitian family.
Thank you for partnering with us to stand with Haiti.