HAITI TEEN CHALLENGE

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OUR MISSION AND VISION

OUR MISSION AND VISION

Building Godly leaders of integrity

Empowering Haitians to restore THEIR nation for God's Glory

(Based on Isaiah 61:1-9)

TRANSFORMING HAITI THROUGH CHRIST

At Haiti Teen Challenge, we believe lasting change begins with the love of Jesus Christ. Through gospel-centered discipleship and community development, we empower Haitians to lead transformation within their own lives, families, communities, and nation.

Our mission is not to create dependency, but to raise up strong Haitian leaders who bring hope, healing, and lasting change to Haiti.


EMPOWERING HAITIAN LEADERS

We identify and equip emerging leaders through mentorship, education, leadership development, and spiritual growth. Students and graduates are empowered to serve their communities, strengthen the local church, and help rebuild Haiti for future generations.

Haiti Teen Challenge is proudly Haitian-led, with local staff and leaders committed to advancing a thriving, Christ-centered future for Haiti.

TRANSFORMING HAITI THROUGH CHRIST

At Haiti Teen Challenge, we believe lasting change begins with the love of Jesus Christ. Through gospel-centered discipleship and community development, we empower Haitians to lead transformation within their own lives, families, communities, and nation.

Our mission is not to create dependency, but to raise up strong Haitian leaders who bring hope, healing, and lasting change to Haiti.


EMPOWERING HAITIAN LEADERS

We identify and equip emerging leaders through mentorship, education, leadership development, and spiritual growth. Students and graduates are empowered to serve their communities, strengthen the local church, and help rebuild Haiti for future generations.

Haiti Teen Challenge is proudly Haitian-led, with local staff and leaders committed to advancing a thriving, Christ-centered future for Haiti.

OUR FOCUS


OUR FOCUS


  • YOUNG MEN

    Gang violence has displaced more than 1.4 million Haitians, leaving many young men vulnerable to homelessness, exploitation, and gang recruitment.


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  • AND YOUNG WOMEN

    In the midst of crisis, countless women are carrying the weight of trauma, poverty, motherhood, and survival—while still searching for hope and healing.

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  • AGES BETWEEN 16-25

    Over 70% of Haiti’s population is under the age of 30. An entire generation is being shaped by violence, poverty, addiction, and instability—yet still longing for hope, purpose, and transformation.

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  • FROM GANGS..

    Armed gangs control approximately 85% of Port-au-Prince, spreading fear, violence, kidnapping, and destruction throughout Haiti.

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  • FROM PRISONS..

    In Haiti, nearly 80% of prisoners remain in prolonged detention without trial or justice—trapped in overcrowded prisons with little hope for restoration, freedom, or a new beginning.

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  • AND FROM THE STREETS OF HAITI

    More than one million Haitians have been forced from their homes because of gang violence and instability.

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  • Trapped in addiction and destructive life patterns, searching for hope, healing, and lasting transformation through Christ.


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  • YOUNG MEN

    Gang violence has displaced more than 1.4 million Haitians, leaving many young men vulnerable to homelessness, exploitation, and gang recruitment.


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  • AND YOUNG WOMEN

    In the midst of crisis, countless women are carrying the weight of trauma, poverty, motherhood, and survival—while still searching for hope and healing.

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  • AGES BETWEEN 16-25

    Over 70% of Haiti’s population is under the age of 30. An entire generation is being shaped by violence, poverty, addiction, and instability—yet still longing for hope, purpose, and transformation.

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  • FROM GANGS..

    Armed gangs control approximately 85% of Port-au-Prince, spreading fear, violence, kidnapping, and destruction throughout Haiti.

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  • FROM PRISONS..

    In Haiti, nearly 80% of prisoners remain in prolonged detention without trial or justice—trapped in overcrowded prisons with little hope for restoration, freedom, or a new beginning.

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  • AND FROM THE STREETS OF HAITI

    More than one million Haitians have been forced from their homes because of gang violence and instability.

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  • Trapped in addiction and destructive life patterns, searching for hope, healing, and lasting transformation through Christ.


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OUR CORE VALUES


OUR CORE VALUES


  • Compassion

    Christ-like love in Action through the power of the gospel changes Haiti. 

    – James 2

  • Honesty

    In all decisions, honor the Lord, seek Him through His word/prayer, trust the Holy Spirit, and act together. 

    - Prov. 3:5-6

  • Respect

    Christ-like love of others, selfless, sacrificial, honest and encouraging. – 1 Corinthians 13

  • Integrity

    Above reproach, faithful, acting in a manner worthy of praise. 

    - I Timothy 3

  • Servanthood

    Humbly serve, not seeking recognition or praise 

    – John 13:1-17

  • Trust

    Godly Stewards wisely using the authority and resources God entrusts to us 

    – I Peter 4:10-11

OUR BELIEFS


  • Only power released through unity in the Holy Spirit can transform lives and a nation.
  • Believers and citizens of a nation must take the responsibility for their nation’s healing.
  • Poverty is rooted in broken relationships with God, self, others and one’s environment.
  • A thriving church is vital for long-term sustainability.
  • Christ–like action through the power of the gospel will change Haiti.
  • Only power released through unity in the Holy Spirit can transform lives and a nation.
  • Believers and citizens of a nation must take the responsibility for their nation’s healing.
  • Poverty is rooted in broken relationships with God, self, others and one’s environment.
  • A thriving church is vital for long-term sustainability.
  • Christ–like action through the power of the gospel will change Haiti.

THERE IS HOPE!

THERE IS HOPE!