Christmas Party 2025

A Celebration of Joy, Dignity, and Hope

This Christmas celebration was the result of more than two weeks of dedicated preparation.

Nearly 50 children faithfully rehearsed Christmas carols every weekend and became the heart of the program. Each child received a Christmas hat, and some were given red, green, or white T-shirts, adding color and unity to the celebration.

Supplies were gathered from both Jacmel and the capital, with transportation costs proving significant. Food items were purchased locally to support the community. Our cooks were trained ahead of time and began preparations on Saturday afternoon—cleaning, seasoning, and cooking the chicken—ensuring that every meal would be ready and served on time.

The celebration began with a two-hour church service filled with worship and joyful singing led by the children and team. The program was guided by two of our leaders, Yves and Nickenson. After the service, everyone moved to the schoolyard, where children received candy, Christmas hats, and a hot meal of chicken and fried bananas—an exciting and special upgrade from our usual rice and beans.

To ensure that every child received a meal, we distributed 700 printed “Merry Christmas” cards and collected one from each child at the time of serving.

For many children in this community, eating chicken is a rare experience. Meat is expensive and typically reserved for major occasions such as weddings or large church gatherings. Receiving chicken at this Christmas party was far more than a meal—it was a sign of celebration and respect. It created a moment of joy and dignity, provided essential protein, and left lasting memories that affirmed each child’s worth and sense of belonging.

Throughout the celebration, we shared the message of Jesus’ birth, reminding the children that Jesus came into the world to bring light, truth, love, salvation, and joy to humanity.

We are deeply grateful to our supporters whose generosity made this celebration possible. Because of you, Christmas was not only celebrated—it was felt, remembered, and cherished.