In a Haitian city run by gangs, Mitch Albom focuses on protecting kids
Summary
Mitch Albom and his wife run an orphanage called Have Faith Haiti in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control much of the city and the government is weak. They care for vulnerable children by providing safety, food, education, and hope in a dangerous environment.Key Facts
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, is controlled by gangs and the government is nearly collapsed.
- Mitch Albom and his wife manage an orphanage called Have Faith Haiti for at-risk kids.
- The orphanage is heavily guarded with 24 security personnel, high walls, and barbed wire.
- Sixty-three children live at the orphanage, from infants to teenagers.
- Kids attend school eight hours a day and are taught in French and English.
- Most children cannot leave the 7-acre compound for safety reasons.
- Many children come from very difficult situations, including abandonment and poverty.
- Albom chooses children for the orphanage based on serious need, such as having only one parent or no home.
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