Celebrating a New Child Development Center at
Église Évangélique Baptiste de Saint Martin/ Saint Jean du Sud (HA0966)
Location: Saint Jean du Sud, Sud, Haiti
Launch Date: May 2022
Registered Children: 250
COMMUNITY PROFILE
- The church is located in a rural area of Saint Jean du Sud. It is home to approximately 15,000 people.
- Typical houses are constructed with cement floors, cement block walls and tin roofs.
- The regional diet consists of bananas, beans, bread, cassava, chicken, goat, maize, millet and rice.
- Most adults earn a living by participating in animal herding, domestic services or informal market trading.
- The average monthly household income is $28.00.
Center Staff Members Deliver Practical Care and Hope to Children and Families
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- The center director manages day-to-day operations at the center.
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- A health worker on staff ensures children are monitored regularly and provided with medical treatment.
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- The pastor and administrative staff provide support to the center director and tutors.
Children Thrive in a Loving Environment
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- A nutritious meal and snack are provided to the children each time they attend the center.
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- The center follows a curriculum. Parents visit the center to pick up materials.
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A young girl works on
a picture for a sponsor letter.
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Children sing during a
recreational period at the center.
To learn more about ways you can get involved, visit Compassion International’s website.