HAITI TEEN CHALLENGE

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OUR MISSION

"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)


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.

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 outcome.

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 outcome.

OUR VISION


  • 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 aspects 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 FOCUS


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



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


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.

THERE IS HOPE!