We are a non-profit organization serving needy children and families in Deschapelles, Haiti with a children’s home, a school from preschool to grade 13, and community development initiatives. Children’s Home Hands Across the Sea currently has children in full-time care, ranging in age from 0-18 years, who are cared for in a loving family-style environment. We are ready to receive additional orphans as the need arises in the community. In addition to caring for children in our home, we provide support to needy children and families in the community in order to maintain the family unit whenever possible. School We offer a high quality education to children from preschool to grade 13 at our safe, well-constructed school campus. Registered with the Haitian Ministry of Education, our school follows the prescribed federal school curriculum, while working to incorporate modern approaches to teaching and learning. Ongoing teacher training and professional development help our teachers provide the highest quality education possible. Community Outreach Hands Across the Sea is an integral part of the communities of the Artibonite valley. We employ local staff and pay fair wages as part of our commitment to building strong families and strong communities. Hands Across the Sea provides ongoing outreach to the wider community through practical assistance including emergency assistance, community development programs and community partnerships. Mercy Ministry Hands Across the Sea provides ongoing outreach to the wider community through practical assistance including emergency assistance, community development programs and community partnerships.
