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Ten Years After Haiti Earthquake, First Rescued Child Starts College

“If COTN hadn’t taken me from that hospital, I wouldn’t be able to stand in front of you today.”
 

20-year-old Steven means this quite literally – he is thinking back to the day when he couldn’t stand or walk – the day he lost everything.
 

by Cassia Burke, COTN-Haiti Liaison

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A Blessing That Goes Both Ways: Sponsors Meet Their Sponsored Child After 18 Years!

 

They stood behind the security checkpoint, hands clasped, tears welling up in their eyes, staring at the face that had smiled from their file cabinets, fridges, and bulletin boards for the last two decades.

 

by Cassia Burke, COTN–Haiti Liaison

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How to Pray for Haiti During Civil Unrest

 
With the recent civil unrest in Haiti, we’ve had lots of questions from concerned churches and partners—how can we pray for Haiti? How bad is it? Are the children okay?
 

by Cassia Burke, COTN–Haiti Liaison

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The Girl Pulled from the Rubble: Bolivena's Story

 
Six-year-old Bolivena was trapped in her house during the earthquake that devastated Haiti in January 2010. The cement blocks that used to be the walls of her home now lay on her little body, crushing her pelvis. 
 

by Meredith Sutton, COTN staff writer

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Photos from Your Child's Christmas Party in Haiti

 
Christmas in Haiti was a blast! Thanks to your generous support, your sponsored child had a fantastic time at their Christmas party.

by COTN Staff

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Photos from Your Child's Camp in Haiti

 
Summer camp in Haiti was a little different this year. 
 
Camp was originally scheduled for July. However, when the Haitian government proposed a hike in gas prices, people started rioting. The Venture team that was going to help our staff run summer camp had to cancel their trip, and camp was postponed. 

by Meredith Sutton, COTN staff writer

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Wordless Wednesday: Dance Break!

COTN children and staff love to dance. Dancing has an important place in the culture of each COTN country. Below you will find photos of traditional dances and contemporary choreography; you'll see young women showing off their ability to balance pots on their heads and crowds dancing with chairs. Any time there's something to celebrate, there's a reason to dance.

by COTN staff

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If You Believe: Seeing God’s Power in Haiti

 
Cassia Burke, former COTN staff writer, recently took her first trip to Haiti as COTN's Haiti country liaison. While there, she witnessed God at work, and she was kind enough to write down her experience and share it with us.
 

by Cassia Burke, COTN–Haiti Liaison, and Meredith Sutton, COTN Staff Writer

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4 Reasons Why a Mosquito Net is a Surprisingly Perfect Mother's Day Gift

A mosquito net may seem like a small, simple thing. But for children in need, it is a life-saving gift. And it's a gift that represents the qualities of a great mother:

by Bethany F. Brengan, COTN Staff Writer

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Wordless Wednesday: Children at Play

"Birds fly, fish swim, and children play." — Dr. Garry Landreth

 Play is an essential part a child's development. Even when children have very little to play with, they find creative ways to make fun out of their surroundings. See if you recognize some of the games COTN children are playing in the photos below.

by Bethany F. Brengan, COTN staff writer

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