We are building a business in the Ducis Community in Haiti. We are launching our creative BEM/RFA boulangerie program, called BEM/RFA Pen Lavi (bread of life in Creole). A boulangerie is a bakery that focuses mainly on baking breads rather than desserts. This program will build, establish and train both staff, community members and our…
DetailsSharing some moments from our July 2016 trip. We had a talent show at the end with worship dancing, pantomine, soccer juggling and lots of dancing and singing. We went to the beach, played soccer, repainted the basketball court, church in Les Cayes, banquet, decorated and flew kites, sent messages of love to Little Lubin…
DetailsDearest friends, sponsors and supporters – This latest disaster in the southwestern area of Haiti has us reeling. We are grateful that no lives were lost. That is first and foremost in our minds as we grieve with our Haitian friends. There are some very real ways that help can be brought to RFA: 1)…
DetailsOn Saturday, March 7th a team of 21 excited team members arrived in Les Cayes. On Sunday we went to two church services and met the kids! The first service was in Les Cayes. We had no clue about the world we were about to enter and it was a culture shock for many of…
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Boys in Ducis with our new supervisor David working on their computers. Settled into their new home right next door to the school.
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Day began early at 7 am with the smell of Haitian coffee out on the veranda and some amazingly interesting words from one of our team members during morning reflection/devotion. Confirming many team members thoughts as he talked about being a branch of a tree nourished by God – and the fruit is what we…
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One might think that 5 hours of church in a language that you don’t completely understand would be boring and make you sleepy. One would be wrong. Church this morning in Les Cayes was inspirational with 200+ people in attendance. Music, singing, smiles and the feeling of love and good will surrounding all. After that…
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Greetings everyone! Another school year has started and all our children are motivated. A big thank you to all those who helped make this possible. Everyone is doing well. We also have many community children attending our schools which is very exciting! This month we are also celebrating the birthdays of Papi Renauld, Jose, Sherlanda…
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An Update from our Supervisor in Haiti: I am glad to welcome our newest kid at RFA ” Kensly”. We are already attached to each other as I had the privilege to bring him to Ducis. He almost wouldn’t let me go back. The children have learned a very important thing which is to give…
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Greetings everyone, it has been a week of resting at RFA after spending wonderful time at the BEM convention. We have celebrated the birthday of Mika and Adam! Eve has been with a fever but has been improving slowly says Madame Moise.