While we are grateful for our one reliable truck, the harsh roads, dust, and terrain in our area cause frequent wear and tear on vehicles. With no full-service auto shops nearby, our team has learned to repair and maintain vehicles themselves. Over time, we’ve trained our older boys in basic mechanics—equipping them with practical skills that not only meet immediate needs but also open doors to future job opportunities.

We have had a lot of projects at the orphanage that had involved welding. Our boys not only had the opportunity to learn the safety involving welding but got hands on experience with it too. There are no current trade schools for welding, our program will be the first to offer the knowledge and skillset for individuals to learn about this trade and how to make a career out of it. 

Located in a remote mountain region of Haiti, reliable internet access has long been a challenge. In 2020, Frankie began bringing internet service to Northwest Haiti, giving our boys hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting connectivity across the region. As this program continues to grow, it creates opportunities to train more youth in technical skills and provide future employment for our graduating students.

In 2018, a missionary installed computers at our school, many of which are no longer functioning. We see this as a hands-on opportunity to teach students computer diagnostics and basic technology skills by learning how to take devices apart and repair them. This will be a practical and engaging part of our Trade School for students interested in computers.

What started as a fun activity quickly became a hands-on learning experience, as the boys used their knowledge of solar and electronics to make small robots work. By introducing robotics into our Trade School, we can expand opportunities for our graduates while preparing locally trained experts to support the growing need for solar power maintenance in Haiti.

What could have been a serious setback became a powerful learning opportunity when faulty wiring in our mission house needed urgent repair. Under proper guidance, our older boys learned electrical safety and hands-on skills, working long hours to install new wiring, lighting, and switches—bringing reliable power to the home and supporting dental mission work. Experiences like this have sparked interest in electrical engineering among students like Berclay and strengthened our desire to offer more opportunities to learn this vital trade.