# Haitian American Friendship Foundation > Impacting churches and communities together for Christ by equipping Haitians and Americans through Christ-centered education and compassion ministries. ## Posts - [God’s Amazing Grace in Crisis](https://haff.org/god-s-amazing-grace-in-crisis/): In December, I shared a post titled “God’s Amazing Grace Saved My Life.” I meant every word. But since then, I’ve seen even more clearly that God wasn’t just saving my life—He was revealing His glory. - [God’s Amazing Grace Saved My Life](https://haff.org/gods-amazing-grace-saved-my-life-in-haiti/): On my most recent trip to Haiti, I arrived with a full schedule and clear expectations. I did not expect that I would leave fighting for my life. Yet, in ways I could not have imagined, I encountered God's amazing grace and his nearness, provision, and sovereignty at every step. I arrived at the HAFF campus on a Tuesday. Early Thursday morning, I began experiencing pain in my right side. At first, it did not present like a medical emergency. I had no rebound pain and could move without sharp... - [The Heartland of Haiti is Under Attack](https://haff.org/the-heartland-of-haiti-is-under-attack/): On March 31, the gangs moved further north toward the central plateau and began fighting for Mirebalais. Since then, the hospital in the... - [It's a Match!](https://haff.org/it-s-a-match/): Attention Caterpillar employees! Caterpillar Foundation is offering a 10:1 match on employee donations of $25-$500! In this time of... - [A School Grows](https://haff.org/a-school-grows/): This year has been one for the books at IPB, our secondary school. By mid-December, we had 415 students compared to last year's 361. - [Loving on Displaced Families](https://haff.org/loving-on-displaced-families/): Christmas is all about giving, right? But what about when the giving gets tough? - [New Admin Assistant!](https://haff.org/new-admin-assistant/): My name is Michelle Schneider, and I am excited to join the HAFF team as the new admin assistant to the director! I have watched HAFF... - [Wilson Haiti Newsletter (December 2024)](https://haff.org/wilson-haiti-newsletter-december-2024/): In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! - [Benefits to Donating Stocks and Mutual Funds](https://haff.org/four-benefits-to-donating-stocks-and-mutual-funds/): Donating appreciated stocks is a legal way to avoid taxes and benefit your favorite nonprofit - [You can make a difference giving in retirement!](https://haff.org/giving-in-retirement/): Making a Difference with Your Required Minimum Distribution: Supporting the Haitian American Friendship Foundation As you approach... - [Interacting with God](https://haff.org/interacting-with-god/): This last month we had a wonderfully interactive time with the Creator God and fellowship in His Son as our groundskeeping crew worked together on several projects aimed at beautifying the entrance of our maturing HAFF campus. - [Wilson Haiti Newsletter (August 2024)](https://haff.org/wilson-haiti-newsletter-august-2024/): “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. - [HAFF Welcomes Estephene Orelus as First Haitian Director of Operations!](https://haff.org/haff-welcomes-estephene-orelus-as-first-haitian-director-of-operations/): Transformative Leadership for a Thriving Future in Haiti The Haitian American Friendship Foundation (HAFF) is overjoyed to announce a... - [HAFF Transitions Clinic to Beloved Local Haitian Family, Led by Long-Serving Nurse Madame Telius](https://haff.org/haff-transitions-clinic-to-beloved-local-family-led-by-long-serving-nurse-madame-telius/): July 1, 2024—HAFF is thrilled to announce a significant and heartwarming transition in our ministry. Effective July 1, 2024, HAFF will no... - [Derold Mompremier 1976 - 2024](https://haff.org/derold-mompremier-1976-2024/): “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which... - [Wilson Haiti Newsletter April 2024](https://haff.org/wilson-haiti-newsletter-april-2024/): “…my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not... - [Missionaries Escape Haiti Civil War](https://haff.org/escape-from-haiti/): This story of escape from civil war is a must read. - [What are HAFF's Core Values](https://haff.org/what-are-haff-s-core-values/): 1. Loving Christ – We believe every member of HAFF should love Christ and this love should be evident in their daily living. 2. Loving... - [Klas Bon Fanm Tout Bon -- Godly Woman Class -- 23 Years of Discipling Women in Christ](https://haff.org/klas-bon-fanm-tout-bon-godly-woman-class-23-years-of-discipling-women-in-christ-1-2/): In February 2000 the Godly Woman class welcomed its first group of women. Founded by American missionaries, the class soon needed a third... - [Wilson Haiti Newsletter (October 2023)](https://haff.org/wilson-haiti-newsletter/): Please pray that Haitian Christians live out God’s Word despite personal worry and national tragedy. … one thing I do: Forgetting what is... - [HAFF Staff Serves the Community](https://haff.org/haff-staff-serves-the-community/): Millius Hilaire is HAFF’s Ag Extension agent and a trained veterinary agent. He is the coordinator of the Financial and Agricultural... - [Hurricanes and HAFF](https://haff.org/hurricanes-and-haff/): by Connie Curilla – HAFF US Administrator and Historian This is the 37th hurricane season since I started serving with HAFF in Haiti.... - [HAFF Environs](https://haff.org/haff-environs/): What is the area HAFF serves like? If you click on the photos, you will get a larger photo. HAFF in located in the southern part of the... - [Ministries of Compassion](https://haff.org/ministries-of-compassion/): HAFF understands the importance of meeting physical and economic needs in addition to spiritual and educational needs. HAFF has developed... - [Nurturing the Local Church](https://haff.org/nurturing-the-local-church/): HAFF comes alongside local churches to support pastors and church leaders in their work of making disciples of Christ. Activities include... - [Good News from HAFF](https://haff.org/good-news-from-haff/): We are so grateful to have some good news to share with you from HAFF. School was able to open in November! Community leaders, parents,... - [A UN Intervention… Again?](https://haff.org/a-un-intervention-again/): HAFF’s school yard and classroom buildings should be full of students. They sit empty since teachers don’t have access to fuel to get to... - [And Now There’s Cholera… Again.](https://haff.org/and-now-there-s-cholera-again/): As if gangs, blockades, shortages, earthquakes, and hurricanes weren’t enough for Haitians to be concerned about, cholera is rearing its... - [Haiti Chaos](https://haff.org/haiti-chaos/): A September 20th article in the Wall Street Journal began, “The Haitian government’s plan to raise fuel prices has sparked chaos in the... - [What is Connie Curilla's Role at HAFF?](https://haff.org/what-is-connie-curilla-s-role-at-haff/): I was full time in Haiti from Jan 1986 - June 2011. At various times, I, among other things, taught English, Science and learning skills,... - [Community Education Programs](https://haff.org/community-education-programs/): Community Education, also known as non-formal education, helps people integrate Christian principles into their lives and provides... - [More Creatures Great and Small](https://haff.org/more-creatures-great-and-small/): Friday, August 19 Dr. Patricia Lyon led her second deworming clinic, over impossibly rocky roads in the mountains to Cercadie. Vet... - [HAFF Programs](https://haff.org/haff-programs/): Formal Education – IPB The Bohoc Training Institute or l’Institut Pratique de Bohoc (IPB), a Junior and Senior High School has been... - [Meet HAFF's Executive Committee in Haiti](https://haff.org/meet-haff-s-executive-committee-in-haiti/): While HAFF’s long-term goal was to have Haitians in positions of authority over the whole ministry, for many years we relied on Haitians... - [All Creatures of Our God and King](https://haff.org/all-creatures-of-our-god-and-king/): In December 2021, veterinarian Dr. Patricia Lyon, DVM was seconded to HAFF from Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM). - [A Day at the Philo National Exams](https://haff.org/a-day-at-the-philo-national-exams-2/): Each noon during the national exams the Philo students left their testing site at the National School in Pignon and walked a short distance to meet the IPB driver and school cooks to receive a special hot lunch. - [Philo National Exams](https://haff.org/philo-national-exams/): Every year there is a lot of planning needed to send the philo class (13th grade) off each morning to take their 4 day national exams.... - [HAFF Statement of Faith](https://haff.org/haff-statement-of-faith/): HAFF is a ministry of Christ-centered academic and community education and ministries of compassion. We serve people in need from all... - [HAFF Community Impact -- A Report from Richasson Israel](https://haff.org/haff-community-impact-a-report-from-richasson-israel/): Sixty-eight-year-old Richasson Israel, a guard at HAFF, recently told the following story to HAFF missionary Carla Wilson. Richasson... - [Bohoc Training Institute -- Institut Pratique de Bohoc (IPB)](https://haff.org/bohoc-training-institute-institut-pratique-de-bohoc-ipb/): The Bohoc Training Institute or l’Institut Pratique de Bohoc (IPB), a middle and high school, is the focal point of HAFF's academic... - [Welcome New Board Members!](https://haff.org/welcome-new-board-members/): We welcome new members to the board of the Haitian American Friendship Foundation. - [Haiti Vision Trip 2022-1 Video Report](https://haff.org/haiti-vision-trip-2022-1-video-report/) - [HAFF's New Vehicle](https://haff.org/new-vehicle/): God provided a new vehicle! ## Pages - [Newsletter Signups](https://haff.org/news/): Don’t miss what God is doing through HAFF. - [Newsletter Signup - Wilson](https://haff.org/wilson-newsletter/): Stay connected with Colin and Carla Wilson as they share personal updates from their life and ministry with HAFF in Haiti. - [Newsletter Signup - HAFF](https://haff.org/haff-newsletter/): Don’t miss what God is doing through HAFF. - [Instagram](https://haff.org/instagram/): Haitian American Friendship Foundation (HAFF) is equipping Haitians and Americans through Christ-centered education and compassion ministries. - [Facebook](https://haff.org/facebook/): Tuesday Godly Women Class The Godly woman class recently enjoyed making a cake. - [Give](https://haff.org/give/): "This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God." - [Home](https://haff.org/): Impacting Haitian communities and churches by EXALTING Christ, EDUCATING and feeding Haiti’s youth, and EQUIPPING Haiti’s pastors. - [Blog](https://haff.org/blog/) - [Speaking & Media](https://haff.org/speaking-and-media/): This is a hybrid of the speaking page that includes media references as well. Use one or the other. - [Thank You (Booking)](https://haff.org/thank-you-booking/): Congratulations! - [Media](https://haff.org/media/): Have you been featured in the media? This is the place to share posts, podcasts, articles, and more. - [Thank You (Download)](https://haff.org/thank-you-download/): Head over to your inbox to get your free guide! If you don't see it, check again in a few minutes or check your spam folder. - [Book](https://haff.org/book/): Do you have a collection of books or courses? This is the place to tell people about them and link out to their respective pages or channels. - [Get Involved](https://haff.org/get-involved/): Your support provides food for our students, sustenance for our faculty and staff, and frees up our team to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who need it most. - [Contact](https://haff.org/contact/): We'd love to hear from you, whether it be a for a question, a suggestion, or for any other reason! - [Consult](https://haff.org/consult/): Quickly convey why you are the pefcect coach or consultant then transition them into your video or pitch. - [Resources](https://haff.org/resources/): Have you put together a great collection of resources? This could be freebies, articles, mini products, and more. - [Terms & Conditions](https://haff.org/terms-and-conditions/): Put your legal text here. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. - [About](https://haff.org/about/): In 1944 Rueben and Lila Clark arrived in Haiti with a burden for the interior of Haiti. - [Testimonials](https://haff.org/testimonials/): Testimonials are the life blood to any business. Use this expertly crafted page to include your best endorsements from your best customers. - [Work With Me](https://haff.org/work-with-me/): Convery exactly why you are the perfect person to hire. Focus on results, and make sure they are getting the better end of the deal. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/haff.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)