Guest Post by Ann Farquharson, Partner and Advocate for the School in Fort Jacques
Today, we’re thrilled to share a guest post from Ann Farquharson, whose unwavering dedication and journey of faith led her to start a partnership with ImpactHope to support the school in Fort Jacques, Haiti. Ann’s incredible story spans over 30 years of mission work in Haiti, where she and her husband, David, dedicated their lives to teaching, training, and uplifting communities in need. Now, her passion lives on through Vision of Grace Ministries, where she continues to serve Haiti’s children.
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Witnessing Transformed Lives
Over the years, we saw many lives touched and transformed by God’s love. One day, I shared the message of Jesus with my fifth-grade class. A student was moved and accepted Christ, going home to tell her father. Her father, once a missionary himself, had walked away from his faith. Yet through his daughter’s joy, he found his way back and recommitted his life to God.
Years later, while I was sitting on campus, a white pickup pulled into the parking lot, and out stepped Julio. Two decades earlier, Julio had asked David to help him with a student visa to the U.S. We hadn’t heard from him since. But there he was, a Doctor of Theology with a family, back in Haiti to serve his people as the CEO of Teen Challenge Haiti. God’s timing and the power of planting a seed are truly remarkable.
Continuing the Mission at Fort Jacques
Our years in Haiti taught us the incredible impact of simply being present and sharing God’s love, one life at a time. Now, as I work alongside Marie-Estelle Avril with Grace Vision Ministries, I see the same potential in the children at our school in Fort Jacques. These kids come from families with very limited resources, and yet they show up each day with hope and determination.
Today, you can be part of this journey. Our school relies on support to provide a safe, loving environment where children can learn, receive meals, and feel valued. Together, we can continue planting seeds in Haiti’s next generation, knowing God will bring them to fruition in ways beyond our imagination.
Help Us Support Children in Fort Jacques
While we’ve been blessed in many ways, we’re still facing a shortfall in operational funds for this school year. The yearly budget for essential expenses, including teachers’ salaries, food, and daily operations, is $38,000. With a growing number of students, we need to reach this goal by year-end to ensure that our school continues to run smoothly.
Will you consider helping us meet this goal? A gift of any amount—$25, $100, or even $500—brings us closer to creating a stable and inspiring environment for these children. Your contribution will directly support the teachers, daily meals, and resources that make our school a lifeline for families in Fort-Jacques.
Support the school in Haiti by giving a gift or signing up for a monthly partnership at https://impacthope.ca/haitieducation (CAD and USD)
Thank you for helping us change lives—one child at a time.
