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Prison Outreach : Johnny’s Story

Haiti’s prison system is the most congested of any country in the world, with a formidable 454% occupancy level. Most incarcerated Haitians have not been convicted of a crime, but are imprisoned during lengthy pretrial detention, frequently for many years. Due to severe overcrowding and malnutrition-related illnesses and other preventable diseases, many Haitians die in […]

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Freedom in a Prison: Men’s Ministry Outreach

January 1 is not only New Year’s Day, but also Haiti’s Independence Day. It is the anniversary of Haiti’s successful slave revolution and is a very important holiday in Haitian culture. To celebrate, Haitians enjoy soup joumou, a traditional pumpkin soup with beef, chicken, or goat. This special dish is symbolic of freedom because during […]

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