Haiti Teen Challenge

HTC is a Haitian owned Organization that led 18-month Christian residential discipleship and development program for troubled young Haitian men and women (ages 16-24). Through the power of God's word and the Holy Spirit addictions and harmful sexual and violent behaviors are broken and relationships with God, others and themselves are restored. Students are taught life skills, equipped to serve their nation and connected with a local church. HTC partners closely with Rendez-Vous Christ Church (RVC). RVC was started in 2016 by HTC graduates who were rejected by the local church because of their past. Today, they serve as church leaders, Sunday school teachers, welcomers and small group leaders. RVC reaches over 5,000 Haitians weekly through services at four campuses and social media and its services are broadcasted across Haiti, reaching an addition, 2,000,000 through TV, radio, and social media.TRANSFORM: Through the power of the Holy Spirit During their time at HTC, students break the cycle of addiction and dependencies, all while reading and studying the word of God. They will confront their pasts and embrace God's new design of family. During their 18-month program, they are taught new life skills and serve in the community. Restore relationships with God, self, and others Break addictions, fatherlessness, and dependencies Pursue God's design for their lives and familiesEQUIP: To build a life of dignity and enable lasting changeEach student's skills, abilities, and gifts are identified. One-on-one mentoring equips students to apply biblical principles to their daily lives. After graduation, scholarships are secured for schooling in a vocation/trade, and students receive guidance in finding jobs or internships. Cultivate character that reflects Godliness and stewardship Teach life skills and provide vocational/university scholarships Provide Mentors to model how to live a Godly lifeMOBILIZE: To build a new HaitiHaiti Teen Challenge graduates understand it is their responsibility to bring healing to their nation. Through their authentic Holy Spirit testimonies, they are witnesses for God's love and transformation. Through their stewardship and Christ-like service, they are replacing disorder with God's order in their families and communities.SUSTAIN: To connect this generation to church and community With the support of the HTC staff, RVC Church, Mentors, fellow graduates and training HTC graduates reenter their communities, sustain their new lives, and bring significant change to their communities. Empower the youth to build thriving local churches Create sustainable marketplace opportunities Link influencers to elevate change2023 RESULTS Expenses: 82% for Program Services, 10% for Management and General, 8% for Fundraising 234 young men and women served 98% graduation rate 81% of graduates are serving in their local church and community 20 Graduates completed their University Degrees or Vocational Certification in spite of school closures caused by instability in the country. of graduates now own and manage a business 87 graduates are currently pursuing ongoing education and pledged to stay in Haiti 7 Port-au-Prince communities are currently being served Changing the path of the next generation Rebuilding families with God's design Restoring communities through strategic partnerships