Children in orphanages are being exploited through sexual abuse, child trafficking, or forced labor. There is still modern-day slavery occurring in Haiti. Over 80% of the children in orphanages have living families who were deceived by unlawful orphanage operators; business owners who use the children "for-profit". Little Footprints, Big Steps works with local social services and protection authorities to remove these children from orphanages and the streets. After listening to these children's families, we understand that poverty is the common challenge and the situation that families face. Through our sustainable programs below and only with your valuable support, we are ab... read more Children in orphanages are being exploited through sexual abuse, child trafficking, or forced labor. There is still modern-day slavery occurring in Haiti. Over 80% of the children in orphanages have living families who were deceived by unlawful orphanage operators; business owners who use the children "for-profit". Little Footprints, Big Steps works with local social services and protection authorities to remove these children from orphanages and the streets. After listening to these children's families, we understand that poverty is the common challenge and the situation that families face. Through our sustainable programs below and only with your valuable support, we are able to offer urgent medical care and help separated children reunite with their families, plus provide skills training as well as resources for youth and parents to become self-sufficient. Help us provide safety and opportunity for these children. Your generous small or big donation will impact a life for a lifetime!
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By Sarah Forrest | Board of Directors
In January 2025, a surge in gang recruitment efforts targeting street children prompted a swift and coordinated response from Haitian Social Services (IBESR) in the south. Gangs near Port-au-Prince... Read the full report ›By Sarah Forrest | Board of Directors
Family tracing, mediation, and reunification In December, LFBS partnered with Haitian Social Services (IBESR) to address growing concerns regarding the recruitment of street children by gangs from... Read the full report ›By Sarah Forrest | Board of Directors
A message from our Executive Director and Cofounder, Morgan Wienberg Currently, you may be seeing a lot in the news about Haiti. Yes, Haitians are enduring more than anyone should have to and life is... Read the full report ›