DieKris is from the mountain village of Laborde where he was working to provide for himself.  He had never gone to school or had shoes on his feet. His mother passed away and his father abandoned him when he was younger. Before he was rescued, he was malnourished and had worms. His little brother, Diefene also lives at the Freedom House where they have a new life together. He now knows Jesus and lives a joyful life.

While Kendy was not a restavek (child slave), he nevertheless had an extremely difficult life. His father died, leaving his mother with 7 children to care for. His brother had recently passed away from malnutrition when Kendy was rescued. Kendy suffered from severe malnutrition and was labeled “at risk”. He had no shoes, no decent clothes, and had never been to school. He lived in extreme poverty. He also had worms and dental problems. He is from Laborde.

Mackenson is from a rural mountainous area called Laborde. He is the one of four children in his family. His mother and father could not provide enough food to feed them all so they gave him to his uncle to work as a restavek (child slave).  Eventually his uncle sent him to a place where he could go to school but he had no one to live with there. Wesly heard about the situation and gave him a place to live and hope for a future. Mackenson fits in well with the other children at the Freedom House. He is very quiet, kind and always ready to help others.

Mikel is from the mountains overlooking Leogane, a small town southwest of Port-au-Prince. He was living with a family as a restavek (child slave) because his parents had died when he was very young. He was malnourished and had no opportunity to ever receive an education. Since coming to the Freedom House Mikel has proven to be a quick learner, and quickly blended in at the Freedom House. He is loved by all and a joy to be around.

Prospere’s mother passed away, leaving him and 2 sisters with their father who could not provide for them. All of the children were malnourished, had worms and scabies.  Prospere was chosen with the hope that he could one day help provide for his family after receiving an education. He is from Laborde. Prospere is a caring young man and an absolute blessing to have at the Freedom House.

Rachel is from Laborde. Prior to coming to the Freedom House Rachel had been living in another children's home for a year that had to close it's doors. Her older brother, Prospere, lives at the Freedom House and is very happy to be reunited with his sister. Rachel now has the opportunity to get an education and has hope for a bright future!

Rony came from a bad situation in the mountains. His family died and he was living with people that made him work for his food. He was a restavek (child slave). He had never brushed his teeth or seen a doctor. He is from Laborde. He wanted a change in his life. Prior to being rescued Rony did not know Jesus. Now he knows Jesus and learns more about Him everyday. Despite his lack of education, Rony is a very bright student.

Rose Kaline comes from a beautiful area in Haiti called Saint Michele d’Latalye.  It is known as a hub for voodoo activity. Both of her parents died when she was very young and she was living as a restavek (child slave). Rose Kaline is small for her age.  When she was rescued she was severely malnourished, had a belly full of worms and scabies. The house she came from was very small and filled with a lot of people. She is very witty, and makes the other kids laugh all the time.