In Haiti, children who grow up in orphanages and child servanthood systems are often forgotten once they age out at age 18. When released, these youth often lack the education, life skills, and emotional maturity to live a functional life of independence. As a result, many orphaned youth are left to the streets and turn to crime or prostitution to alleviate their poverty. This leads to a higher society crime rate, breaks down the family system, and contributes further to the orphan crisis. 

With the belief that youth are the future of Haiti, Emmaus Houses is committed to standing in the gap for orphaned youth by helping them heal from the past, be equipped for today, and find empowerment for tomorrow. Rooted in Christian family settings, Emmaus House uses a holistic approach to prepare orphaned youth to not only live independently but also to become faithful leaders who can create generational change in their communities. 

For more information about Emmaus House, visit https://www.emmaushousehaiti.org.