Words from Gretchen-Oct 27, 1994

It’s Sunday evening—looks like a busy week ahead, so I thought I’d write a few lines. We just got back from Titanyen. Pierre and his wife had a baby boy! We took some soap powder, clothes, and other supplies, and we weighed the baby—8 lbs 2 oz, a very good

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New Admits to the Rescue Center

Youdley is a 4-year-old boy who has been swollen (edema) for a month. His mother first took him to a local herbal doctor, who said he had worms and gave him medicine. But Youdley’s swelling got worse, so she brought him to the clinic for help. Youdley lives with his

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Pictures from the Rescue Center

“Healing takes time, and so does happiness—both come with love and care.” — Unknown “Happiness is seeing a child smile because of something you did.” — Unknown “A child’s laughter is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world.” — Unknown

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Mountains and Skies: The Breathtaking Landscape of Cazale

Haiti is often called “the land of mountains”—a name that comes from the indigenous Taíno people who originally inhabited the island. They called it Ayiti, meaning “land of high mountains,” a name that still defines the country’s geography and spirit today. Nowhere is this name more evident than in the

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