We truly believe that all people have strengths and assets. We truly believe that people from every culture have a lot of the same values and connecting communities further than borders help others realize things like family, education, and sustainability are essential to everyone, no matter where you come from.
Encouraging Hands United Inc. is in direct response to the large number of Haitian children and families still affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the country of Haiti in 2010. There are an estimated total of 146,000 refugees and internally displaced people living in camps or camp-like situations. In addition, the number of children residing in orphanages has increased to 30,000 as a result of children losing one or both parents to the earthquake and due to parents, suddenly homeless, unable to financially meet their children’s needs. We strive to confront these issues through an integrated three part model that addresses our programs. We establish partnerships with programs in Haiti, collaborate with corporations, businesses, and other non-profit organizations, and build strong community support to advance personal and family recovery in Haiti and provide valued goods and services to their children and families.
