May 1, 2025

“Prayers do things that are beyond our expectations, God uses prayers to bring changes everywhere, even as small as it can be.” Quote from Michel, partner in Haiti

Haiti is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. A March 2025 United Nations report describes the situation as a “catastrophe,” with heavily armed gangs tightening their grip on Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. These areas include places where Karis Disability Services has partnered with local pastors and churches for years.

The escalating violence continues to disrupt daily life. At times, families have been forced to flee to safety. Some of our school locations have been relocated. The violence is now approaching areas once considered peaceful, such as one of the large schools we support. Yet, amidst these challenges, hope remains.

We are so incredibly grateful that we are able to do the work of sustaining people through this crisis but it has been almost impossible. Your generosity and support has helped sustain this work. Through our partnership with local Haitian churches:

  • Local volunteers, mostly the pastors, are in the communities and checking in on families and offering school when it is safe to do so.
  • 262 sponsored children continue to receive support, are attending school when it is safe and are accounted for despite the instability.
  • Two schools provide additional weekend nutrition and Bible study programs, ensuring over 200 children in their communities receive meals and hear encouragement from God’s word weekly.

How You Can Continue to Help

  • Pray for Haiti:

Join us in praying for peace, safety, and healing.

  • Stay Connected:

Follow updates on our webpage and social media. Share with your networks to raise awareness and look out for inspiring stories of resilience in Haiti in the coming weeks.

  • Donate

Support our school and nutrition programs—simply add the comment “Haiti nutrition” to your donation.

Every prayer and gift can bring hope to a child, a family, and a community in need.

We’d love to hear from you!

If you would like to learn more about our outreach in Haiti or child sponsorship, contact Rose Heida at sponsorship@karis.org. If you would like to hear more about how you might get involved with our mission globally, contact Ashleigh Gee at Agee@karis.org. We’d be happy to talk with you!

Rose Heida, Child Sponsor Specialist