Heart for Haiti

A monthly blog from Mark and Melissa Kauk

In this monthly blog, Mark and Melissa share the challenges, joys, and experiences as they serve in Haiti.

Melissa works as Manager of Curriculum and Instruction, working with Many Hands’ staff to create culturally-relevant materials for teaching. She also be assists in the First 1,000 Days programs held at Many Hands’ Love in Action centers.

Working with our Spiritual Shepherds, Mark impacts lives through his role as Director of Leadership Development, facilitating training and materials for the current Haitian staff and leaders in nearby centers. He also assists the administrative director.

 

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Melissa Kauk – First Thousand Days Updates!

Melissa Kauk – First Thousand Days Updates!

Discover the incredible impact of the First Thousand Days in our latest updates! Read about our nurses’ successful Vitamin Angels training, the empowering relaunch of the Alpha Gardens Project—creating first-ever savings accounts for mothers—and the arrival of baby carriers and umbrellas blessing our mamas! Laughter, learning, and life-changing dignity inside.

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Mark Kauk – I am working for Jesus.

Mark Kauk – I am working for Jesus.

Join us in celebrating the incredible journey of our staff in Haiti! Discover how the Lead Like Jesus Level 2 Class is building a resolute community, transforming lives, and equipping leaders like Wana and Deliyon to be ‘burning coals’ for Christ—steadfast in their work and trust in God’s promises. Read their inspiring stories of faith in action, written by Mark Kauk.

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Give Joy is HERE!

Give Joy is HERE!

The Give Joy alternative giving catalog is back for another season! Feel the joy as you purchase tangible gifts for people in Haiti and Abaco—spreading hope and happiness this holiday season!

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Oouff, It Was a ‘Day’ Here.

Oouff, It Was a ‘Day’ Here.

From exciting breakthroughs to heartbreaking moments, Christi Gabhart recaps one very full day in her latest blog post. Read her personal summary of the recent happenings and see what a “normal” Saturday in Haiti really looks like.

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Medicine for a Month: Giving the Gift of Health

Medicine for a Month: Giving the Gift of Health

Discover how Many Hands is providing vital medical assistance to children, pregnant moms, and the elderly in Haiti. This month, we’re focusing on our “Medicine for a Month” initiative with the goal of bringing essential medications to 500 children. Read more from Summer Brand, Many Hands Marketing Coordinator, to learn how your support creates lasting impact and helps us live out “Love in Action.

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Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Join in Christi Gabhart’s excitement about her return to Haiti, along with her husband Craig and the Kauks, two other Many Hands missionaries. Christi shares a few of the most current updates, as well as her thoughts and prayers for their arrival in a place their hearts have been longing to return to for quite some time.

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Unwavering Hope: How Many Hands is Responding to the Crisis in Haiti

Unwavering Hope: How Many Hands is Responding to the Crisis in Haiti

For some time now, Haiti has faced immense challenges, with political unrest and gang-related violence creating an incredibly difficult environment for its people. While much of this has unfolded away from the public eye, we at Many Hands have been actively responding to the urgent needs arising from this chaos. We are ready to share stories of the incredible resilience of the Haitian people and the immediate response we’ve been taking, thanks to the commitment to being love in action from our staff on the ground.

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Empowering Families Through Goats in Haiti

Empowering Families Through Goats in Haiti

Join Summer Brand, Many Hands Marketing Coordinator, as she shares an inspiring look at our July focus: the transformative Goat Program in Haiti! Discover how this incredible initiative is not only providing vital income and food security but also building brighter futures and restoring dignity for families in profound ways.

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Where Every Day Counts: Investing in the First 1,000 Days for Babies and Moms in Haiti

Where Every Day Counts: Investing in the First 1,000 Days for Babies and Moms in Haiti

In her latest monthly development blog, Summer Brand, Marketing Coordinator for Many Hands, delves into the critical first 1,000 days of a child’s life in Haiti. She shares a powerful message about hope, resilience, and the profound impact of investing in mothers and babies during this vital period. Discover the heartwarming stories and the tangible difference your support can make.

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Laying A Solid Foundation: Safe Homes in Haiti

Laying A Solid Foundation: Safe Homes in Haiti

Dirt floors breed disease, but concrete floors bring health and hope. Many Hands for Haiti has already transformed 1136 homes, but our work doesn’t stop there. We’re investing in safer homes and brighter futures, pushing past 1136 to reach even more families. Discover the impact of these concrete floors and how your support can lay the foundation for even more change, one home at a time.

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More Than a Bag: How Maternity Kits Save Lives in Haiti

More Than a Bag: How Maternity Kits Save Lives in Haiti

Hear from Kendra Meyer, a member of the Many Hands Board of Directors, about her passionate journey creating Maternity Kits for mothers in Haiti. Learn how these simple kits provide essential resources and hope, and why this initiative is so vital for saving lives.

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Hope Blooms in the Dust: Nurturing Mothers and Babies in Haiti

Hope Blooms in the Dust: Nurturing Mothers and Babies in Haiti

We’re not just providing care; we’re building a lifeline. In Haiti, Many Hands for Haiti is empowering mothers with nutrition, education, and medical support to combat high infant mortality rates. See how ‘Healthy mamas raise healthy babies’ is more than just a saying, it’s another way Many Hands walks alongside those who are the most vulnerable.

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All in A DAY!

All in A DAY!

Christi Gabhart shares an update of what’s going on in Haiti. From beginning construction of the Many Hands School of Light fundamental school, caring for the Many Hands gardens during dry season, to providing prayer and ministry to those who need it, there is a lot that happens ‘All in a DAY!’.

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Small Gift, Big Impact: Djidens’ New Stroller and Renewed Hope

Small Gift, Big Impact: Djidens’ New Stroller and Renewed Hope

Many Hands has been walking alongside Djidens, a courageous nine-year-old boy with hydrocephalus, and his mom, Stefani, for many years. Our commitment to this family has remained steadfast, and we’re thrilled to share a heartwarming update on how your support has made a tangible difference in their lives.

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Transformative Power: The Huysers’ Final Day in Haiti

Transformative Power: The Huysers’ Final Day in Haiti

Leah and Jager Huyser, a young, newly-married couple, wrap up their time in Haiti. They share how they were able to witness the power of transformation, even in the short amount of time they spent in Haiti, interacting with its people and culture. The Huyser’s highlight a special place Tim Brand, CEO and Founder of Many Hands, took them; Tim showed the Huyser’s the School of Salt and Light in La Belle Mere, which is the school Tim and his family built back in 2007. This served as a moment of impact for the Huysers as they witnessed firsthand the capability Haiti and its people have to change for the better, as evidenced by the success and blossoming of the school.

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Impact in Action: The Huysers’ Perspective

Impact in Action: The Huysers’ Perspective

Leah and Jager Huyser are newly married 19-year-olds with a dream of serving God wherever called. Both serve in the youth group at First Reformed Church in Sully, IA. This is their first trip to Haiti.

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We Love Because God First Loved Us

We Love Because God First Loved Us

In her blog, 'We Love Because God First Loved Us,' Christi Gabhart explores the profound truth that God's love precedes our own. This powerful realization empowers us to love others, as she beautifully illustrates with personal stories and insights from her ministry...

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Sowing, Planting, and Finishing Well

Sowing, Planting, and Finishing Well

Tyler Kamerman invites you to read from Many Hands' partner, National Christian Foundation (NCF) about how to be a wise steward. In turn, God blesses, brings growth in numbers, and ensures our livelihood over time. Author Gary G. Hoag shares an excerpt from...

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More Than a Program: A Movement of Transformation

More Than a Program: A Movement of Transformation

Tyler Kamerman, Chief Development Officer of Many Hands, shares firsthand experiences from a recent trip to Haiti. Discover the incredible impact of our First 1,000 Days program and how it's empowering mothers and strengthening communities.On a recent trip to Haiti, I...

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Satisfaction of an Accomplishment

Satisfaction of an Accomplishment

The Vi Bella artisans, led by Herby, worked tirelessly to meet a demanding production goal, resulting in a significant accomplishment and a sense of pride and purpose for the entire team.The Vi Bella artisans had a production goal to strive for.  There are some...

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Kevin Stittsworth Joins Many Hands Team

Kevin Stittsworth Joins Many Hands Team

We’re thrilled to announce that Kevin Stittsworth has joined our team as the new Development Manager! Kevin brings a wealth of experience and passion to Many Hands, and we’re excited to have him on our team.

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Give Joy This Christmas

Give Joy This Christmas

Learn how the simple act of giving can have a profound impact. Tyler Kamerman's latest blog post shares how his family's personal journey with Many Hands' Give Joy Gift catalog transformed their Christmas.My Give Joy Story In December 2021, something unexpected...

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Growing Leadership

Growing Leadership

Hear directly from Mark Kauk, Many Hand's Director of Leadership Development in Haiti. Mark shares updates about the on-going Lead Like Jesus courses, and some stories about the impact these course have had on the community. A common sight near our Mè Bèl Mè center is...

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Building Up The Next Generation With a Love of Education

Building Up The Next Generation With a Love of Education

Amidst great challenges, a group of dedicated Haitian educators are working tirelessly to shape the lives of their students and build a brighter future for their nation. Dive into the inspiring stories of these educators, highlighting their passion, resilience, and the profound impact they are making. Through their words and actions, we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face, the motivations that drive them, and the hope they bring to their communities.

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Nurturing Futures: Many Hands’ Investment in Haitian Families

Nurturing Futures: Many Hands’ Investment in Haitian Families

The First 1,000 Days program has become a true cornerstone of our mission work in Haiti. From working with pregnant mothers to providing comprehensive services and support for that new mother and child through the child’s first 1,000 days of life, the program has a long-lasting impact on families. Read all about it from Melissa Kauk, Many Hands’ Program Director.

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Investing in the Future: The Power of the First 1,000 Days

Investing in the Future: The Power of the First 1,000 Days

Tyler Kamerman, Chief Development Officer, explains how Many Hands is nurturing the potential of children through our First 1,000 Days program. By providing essential support, we’re laying the foundation for brighter futures. This August, pledge to make a difference....

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