Phase 1 of the village was completed in the spring of 2013, consisting of 5 homes, a community center and kitchen, a water cistern system, and a security wall. On May 10, 2013, we opened our doors to some of Haiti’s most vulnerable children. Lives that seemed impossible are now full of hope. 

We are currently at full capacity with 25 children, 6 House Moms, a cook, and 2 directors. And 7 additional children have been reunified with family over the past 10 months. All of these children are double orphaned —without a mother, without a father, and without any appropriate oversight or supervision (kids in this situation are extremely vulnerable to human trafficking). Some have been trapped in an abusive situation, without hope of reconciliation. Some were rescued at the border, thus interrupting the trafficking process. And sadly, a number have experienced the horror of living as slaves. Our local leaders work in cooperation with local authorities, border officials, and the IBESR (Haitian Social Services) to rescue these kids and determine who is a good fit for the village. 

And now, these children are loved and cared for by our Ferrier Village staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are well fed, clothed and counseled. They are part of a vibrant church community, and the ones who are old enough go to school. They have a safe home, a good bed, and the comfort of family. And our commitment to these kids is for the long haul—university, trade school, and employment. We will work to see these children become responsible and productive members of Haitian society.

PHASE 2

Many people were involved in the first phase of this story—spreading the word, throwing garage sales, and giving generously. As a result, a village was built—bricks and stones representing potential restoration. AND NOW it is time for the next phase of this story!  We need YOU to HELP us rescue 25 more children; build a Preschool for the entire community; provide a vehicle and plant a garden for both safety and sustainability; and begin a micro lending program to boost the local economy.

2. Village Truck/Vehicle—$30,000 

Ferrier Village desperately needs a vehicle. Currently, one of our directors, Martel Maxime, travels to pick up children from the border or from social services on his motorcycle and brings them back to the village. A truck will give us a safe way to transport children, pick up supplies, and use in case of an emergency.  Unfortunately, vehicles in Haiti are quite expensive, but vital to the safety and security of the children of Ferrier Village.