HAITI TEEN CHALLENGE

"Haiti Teen Challenge is building Godly leaders of integrity so Haitians are empowered to restore THEIR nation for God's Glory."

(Based on Isaiah 61:1-9)

OUR MISSION

REBUILDING A NATION


Haiti Teen Challenge is the only residential recovery program in Haiti where troubled young men and women are transformed by Christ and equipped to be catalysts for change. 




WORKING TOGETHER TO

REBUILD A NATION

​HTC is dedicated to gospel-centered, asset-based community development, which empowers Haitians to lead significant and sustainable change in their nation. HTC identifies emerging student leaders, connects them to Christ, and provides them with leadership and LIFE skills training, mentors, education, and internships.








ALL STAFF IN HAITI IS HAITIAN
HTC continually invests in every staff member, equipping them to build excellence in HTC programs. The HTC staff is committed to strategic planning, adherence to documented processes, and ongoing evaluation to achieve successful student outcomes.






OUR VISION

EMPOWERING HATIANS TO REBUILD THEIR NATION FOR GOD'S GLORY


  • The nation of Haiti transformed by the Gospel for the glory of God evidenced by the world.


  • Multiplication and growth of transformed lives through the biblical thriving Church.


  • Transformation of all aspect of life: individual, family, economy and government.


  • Our heart is NOT for Haiti to become America, and for Haiti Teen Challenge to be uniquely Haitian and Haitian led.


OUR CORE VALUES


COMPASSION

HONESTY

RESPECT

INTEGRITY

SERVANTHOOD

TRUST

  • 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.




OUR PROCESS

HTC is an 18-month Christian residential discipleship and development program. Through the power of God’s word and the Holy Spirit, addictions and harmful sexual and violent behaviors are broken and relationships with God, others and themselves are restored. They confront their past, learn their value and purpose, are taught life skills, and engage in community outreach and service.


  • Restore relationships with God, self, and others.
  • Break addictions, fatherlessness, and dependencies.
  • Pursue God’s design for their lives.

TRANSFORM

through the power of the Holy Spirit

EQUIP

to build a life of dignity and enable lasting change

Each student's skills, abilities, and gifts are identified. Students apply biblical principles to their daily lives, rebuilding their lives and families according to God’s design. After graduation, scholarships opportunities are provided for schooling in a vocation/trade or a university degree.


  • Cultivate character that reflects Godliness and stewardship.
  • Build “fraternity” within each class for support, accountability, and encouragement during and after the program.
  • Teach life skills and provide vocational/university scholarships opportunities to support themselves and their families.

Haiti Teen Challenge graduates understand it is their responsibility to bring healing to their nation. Through their authentic Holy Spirit testimonies, they are witnesses for God’s love and transformation. Through their stewardship and Christ-like service, they are replacing disorder with God's order in their families and communities.


  • Teach and model servanthood.
  • Provide community outreach and service opportunities.
  • Restore communities through strategic partnerships.

MOBILIZE

to build a new Haiti

Sustain

to grow relationship with Christ and connect this generation to Jesus

HTC partners closely with Rendez-Vous Christ Church (RVC). HTC graduates started RVC in 2016 and now provides leadership for the church. With support from RVC members and HTC staff students and alumni are mentored to grow in their faith and become catalysts to bring significant change to their communities.

  • Ensure each graduate is connected with a church.
  • Mentor and model how to live a Godly life and how to reenter their communities.
  • Empower the youth to build thriving local churches.
  • Link influencers to elevate change.

·      Change the path of the next generation.

  • RVC actively ministers in 4 locations across Haiti, provides weekly gospel broadcasts across Haiti and hosts weekly HTC/RVC prayer services to pray for Haiti.

OUR FOCUS


Young men and women, from gangs, prisons and the streets, ages 16 - 25, in bondage with addictions and other destructive life behaviors.


According to 2025 statistics, 70% of Haiti’s population is under 30, and 80% of prisoners are held in captivity without any justice.

THERE IS HOPE!