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Haiti Emergency Response

Decades of civil unrest, political upheaval, and extreme poverty in Haiti have recently plunged the island nation into a chaotic humanitarian catastrophe of unprecedented proportions.

Multiple government coups and the assassination of Haiti’s President in 2021 have created what many are calling a power vacuum — with thousands of families paying a heavy price.

Armed gangs have escalated attacks, forcing the most recent leader, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, resigned in April. This has led to a surge in violence rife with kidnappings and killings. The situation is desperate:

2.2 million people*

people urgently need food, clean water, fuel, and electricity

580,000*

people are internally displaced (more than half are children).

Half of the population (5.5.M)

is in need of humanitarian assistance

Thank God, our teams are already positioned on the ground to respond urgently to the disaster. But the number of people to whom we can rush food and other life-saving supplies depends on the generosity of caring friends like you. There isn’t a moment to lose: Please give generously right now to get emergency aid to children and families fighting for their lives in this unprecedented humanitarian disaster.
*Statistics verified by UN OCHA

Should funds raised for this effort exceed the budgeted need, remainders will be used in the best possible way to help communities challenged by poverty, injustice and marginalization. FH is accountable before God and you to use gifts wisely. As members of Excellence in Giving and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, we also abide by their strict reporting standards.

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Gift Policy:
You may send small, flat paper-based items that can fit into a standard #10 size envelope, have a value of less than $5 dollars and weigh less than 4 ounces. We ask that you send small, flat items of this size because shipping is expensive and even small gift items can cause issues clearing customs.

You can send postcards or photographs, however, we ask that you visit here for more details about culturally appropriate guidelines for photos and other images. Please write the child’s ID # on the back of each item that you enclose with your letter to ensure that it reaches him/her.
 
Best gifts to send your sponsored child:
  • Paper dolls
  • Postcards
  • Pictures of yourself or family
  • Sports cards, individual cards (baseball, soccer, football)
  • Stickers (flat, paper-based, only a few at a time)
  • Paper-based simple bookmarks, stationery, drawing, or writing paper (single sheets)
  • Coloring pages (single sheets, not books)

Please do NOT send:
  • Monetary gifts
  • Liquids, candy, or food
  • Batteries or magnets

Please note, all items should be compliant with airline transport and safety regulations. Gifts that don’t meet the gift policy will be donated to a local Christian non-profit organization in Phoenix, Arizona, that works with low-income families. We will not be able to return them.