Extreme poverty is defined as living on less than a dollar a day, with little or no access to basic services such as clean water, sufficient food, health care, or education. Our programs focus on long-term development, especially on going to school and attending our mini-center. Food, clothing and shelter are not addressed directly in this plan, but options for additional help are available. Cost: $18 per month. More about our programs.
“My father is a carrier of loads. I am sleeping on the floor. I am sometimes going to sleep without anything all day. I like to jump rope and am serious. I want to become a dress maker.” Roodelinle Janvier
Sophia is twelve years old, and has not gone to school for one year. There is no medical help when she and her family are sick. Her father has disappeared, and her mother is sick and can’t work. The family of five people stays in one tiny, shabby room.
“We use candle every night, but we often don’t have money to buy it. Sometime we sleep in the darkness. Me I have always headache, fever. I love to tell history and the truth. I would like to become a famous person, a doctor.” Leonise Cadet
“When I see the other kids are going to school I feel sad. When I have fever or headache I think this come from the biting of the flies in the canal. I am small female child who is serious, cool, elegant and affectionate. My dream is to become a singer. I love music.” Farah Ossiel
“Sometimes, we spend the day with no food and go to sleep. Whenever I am sleeping the rats bite me. I want to go to school and I would like to know how to read and write.” Bernade Charlessaint
“I never went to school. My parents are dead. Without having much to eat, it is so hard to live. I love to dance and tell stories. I want to become a nurse.” Stephanie Franel
