At Project Living Hope, we strive to be intentional about not only the work being accomplished but the way it is accomplished. Every program and project is run with these methods in mind.
PLH strives to work alongside the Haitian leaders and community. We foster relationships where we can listen to one another and share our ideas, goals, and dreams. We believe that Haitians have the capacity and potential to build up Haiti to be sustainable and strong. Therefore, our methods focus on empowering nationals rather than doing the work ourselves.
Since coming to Camp Marie in 2017, we have seen individuals in the community step up as leaders, become valuable members of the PLH team, work together to accomplish shared goals, and volunteer their time to get a job accomplished. With a collaboration of Haitian nationals, PLH leadership, committed champions, and passionate and knowledgeable volunteers, PLH has been able to grow and achieve our goals.
Project Living Hope aspires to self-sufficiency for our organization and for the people of our community. This will take time and strategic planning, but we believe it is crucial. Each project and program is strategically planned with the long-term goal of self-sustainability.
We combat poverty by empowering individuals who can then support and lead strong, self-sustaining families who no longer look to outsiders to meet their basic needs. This self-sufficiency, relient only on God, gives them a sense of pride and dignity that no free handout could provide.
Christ is the center of PLH. All the work being done is to glorify Him, to bring others to Him and to grow in relationship with Him. The programs operate on a discipleship structure. Players, students, staff, and community members are shown the love of Christ, are challenged to live for Him, are discipled, and in turn go out and make disciples.
As shown in the name, Project Living Hope has hope - hope for the future, hope for Haiti and hope for the generations to come. Our hope comes from Christ, the grace and love that He offers us, and the promises that He has given us. Our methods are rooted in this eternal hope. We operate with a hope for a better Haiti. In our work, we seek to utilize effective systems, implement new ideas, and take advantage of modern technology. We seek to elevate Haiti to the next level and we hold everyone accountable in order to maintain these structures and move the organization forward. We want the PLH campus to be a beautiful and modern facility to host quality training and events.
By working cooperatively, striving to be self-sustainable, keeping our focus on Christ and keeping hopeful for the future, we will see a stronger Haiti emerge!