Greetings friends…
For a little over a year, several of the younger kids who come play on our playground have been taking tennis š¾ lessons. Not optimal conditions…sharing space with the basketball š court. But they have been faithful.
We would love to pour them their own court area and
In February 2017, we broke ground on The Brock House. The dream of having a fully operational Childrenās home was becoming a reality. Then in November 2017, we opened our doors to nine (9) children. We became a family. We have since added six (6) additional children for a full
Education is an important key to success. Ke Nan Ke is committed to providing schools in as many communities as possible. The objective is to build them close enough to orphanages, underprivileged neighborhoods, and growing communities to make attending school more accessible to more families.
In October, we opened a
What happens to kids who age out of an orphanage but are ill prepared for lifeā¦nothing good without some direction, education, and instruction. We are excited to announce the opening of our Transition House š” to provide the bridge these young men need to become productive citizens. Please let us
The lack of quality medical care in Haiti is no secret. Agencies such as the World Heath Organization, USAID, and Doctorās Without Borders all agree that even before the 2010 earthquake the healthcare system in Haiti was lacking. The inadequacies were compounded in the aftermath of the earthquake. The Haitian
Ever since the day that changed everything, our primary objective has been to adequately feed as many children as possible. We have several orphanages that we provide the basics of rice, beans, cornmeal, spaghetti, tomato paste, flour and charcoal on a regular basis. These orphanages do not bear our name
My father-in-law came to visit us a few years back. He met new people and got acquainted with several families that we work closely with in Haiti. Before he left to go back home, he asked us about the possibility of REALLY making a change in one familyās life. He
For many reasons, most Haitians do not have access to electricity on a regular basis. These solar powered lighting systems can give them two lights and one receptacle for several hours every evening. This provides additional study time for the children and improves their ability to succeed in school. The
How do you break the cycle of poverty? Education. Education paves the way for better employment, wiser choices, and stronger communities. Ke Nan Ke is committed not only to assisting with primary education but also secondary education. The Bridging Hearts Institute is our English Language School. Ā Learning the English language
Hurricane Matthew Blog
Imagine the worst storm you have ever witnessed….now imagine this was your house when that storm passed over you. Thousands of people in Haiti are still picking up the pieces of their homes, lives and belongings weeks after Matthew has faded from the news. The long lasting
Carnival Time in Haiti (Mardi Gras) is a time of celebrations and activities;however, for the kids in the orphanages it is just another day. This year we decided to take the party to them.
We took the supplies to them and we had a fun-filled day of crafts, songs and
Sometimes we wonder if the things we are doing are making a lasting impact. Today, I was blessed to have a reassuring moment that let me know…YES, we do make a difference.
A friend of mine that visits Haiti frequently was with us at one of the orphanages with which
