January : Celebrating Independence Day and EEGC 5th anniversary
In January 2025, we shared a joyful and meaningful moment with the children in our community by enjoying a special meal of pumpkin soup, a powerful symbol of Haiti’s independence as the first free Black nation in the world. We also celebrated the 5th anniversary of EEGC.
Celebrating Independence Day
EEGC 5th anniversary
February: Python program & pressure washer at CERMICOL
Despite the uncertainty, we were blessed to launch the Python program at CCS and also to bring encouragement to CERMICOL through the donation of a pressure washer, helping make daily life in the prison a little cleaner.
Python Program
Pressure washer at CERMICOL
March: New perspective
Seeking a fresh perspective and a sense of revival, we brought Scheska on as a consultant this year. She provided the “new eyes” we needed to see our blind spots. Her impact was so transformative that we couldn't let her go; she has since transitioned into a permanent role on our leadership team.
April: Jesus film for CCS & Easter Celebration.
We rejoiced in the opportunity to share The Jesus Film with the CCS children in their own language and also enjoyed a wonderful Easter celebration at Haiti Awake, where every child received a warm Haitian meal and a care package.
May: Rome-Carmel’s graduation and Fritz moved into his new home provided by HA
What a blessing and significant accomplishment it has been: Rose-Carmel, one of our staff members and the CCS coordinator for Haiti Awake in Haiti, graduated from seminary with full support from Haiti Awake. In addition, this same month, Fritz Augustin, a young man we met through CERMICOL, moved into his new home which was provided by Haiti Awake. Glwa pou Bondye!
Rome-Carmel’s graduation
Fritz moved into his new home provided by HA
June : Interns in Haiti for the first time
Haiti Awake had always utilized interns for summer in the past. However, they were always Americans. This year for the first time we welcomed two Haitian young people as interns in Haiti. When they first came it was a learning period about Haiti Awake vision and mission. Furthermore, they participated in our weekly psychology class.
Samuel has transitioned from summer intern to having a permanent staff position.
Our interns were a huge help.
July : Start of VBS (Vacation Bible School) and the graduation of some CCS Tabarre kids
VBS this year was such a blast. It was not only a moment of enjoyment and relaxation filled with challenges and prizes, but it was also a moment of learning. This year, we implemented several learning clubs such as cooking and pastry, crochet, photography, and civic engagement. The kids chose the one they would like to be part of and had fun learning new things they would be able to use in the future. Also, 3 young ladies graduated from CCS Tabarre. We had a good farewell meeting with the other CCS children.
Summer camp participants
August : VBS at Caradeux
This month was a follow up to VBS. We started the learning club with the children at Caradeux.
Python learning at the VBS
September: Back to school
Among all that we accomplished this year, September stood out as one of the most amazing months. We are deeply thankful for the generosity of our sponsors, whose support helped bring bright smiles to the faces of parents and their children as they prepared for the back-to-school season. Glwa pou Bondye!
Back to school
October: Happy 11th anniversary to Haiti Awake and Farewell Phebe
Happy 11th anniversary to Haiti Awake! October was a month filled with mixed emotions both joy and sadness. We celebrated with joy as we marked our anniversary, while also feeling a sense of sadness as Phebe, one of the children who had been in our care at Kay Timoun, graduated. Though it was bittersweet, we are truly happy and proud of her. That is what made October a month of mixed emotions.
Happy 11th anniversary to Haiti Awake
See you soon, Phebe
November: Getting ready for Christmas
We could say that our Christmas began in November, as we started preparing packages for all our children, community members, the youth at CERMICOL, and our staff. We are deeply grateful to our dear sponsors for making this possible. November was also the month when we supported CERMICOL by providing solar panel lights, helping improve safety and living conditions for the youth there.
Getting ready for Christmas
December: Becky’s surgery and Christmas
We thank God for our dear friend, Becky Graves, who successfully underwent a surgery on December 10th. While we experienced moments of concern at Haiti Awake, we found peace and joy in the assurance that God was fully in control. We are also grateful to God for blessing us with a wonderful Christmas celebration at Haiti Awake.
Becky’s surgery
Christmas party