HEARTS AND HANDS FOR HAITI

What HEARTS AND HANDS FOR HAITI does

Hearts and Hands for Haiti (HHH) is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that delivers humanitarian programs across northern Haiti in partnership with four established local ministries (Siloe Evangelical, Tarasse Community, New Revelation, and Bon Berger) and 13 partner churches. Formally incorporated on January 1, 2006, as a spin-off from Building Together Ministries, the organization traces its operational roots to 1982 and currently serves more than 2,500 students across eight primary and three secondary schools, supports nearly 70 youth at the CFNE Children's Home in Poteau, and operates two transitional homes (House of Hope for young women and Victory House for young men) for youth aging out of institutional care. Over 260 employees in Haiti receive income through HHH-supported school and program operations.

HHH's core revenue model relies on monthly recurring sponsorships at $25/month for both child and student programs, supplemented by designated project gifts, a gift catalog, e-card donations, and institutional partnerships. The service portfolio spans five integrated program areas: spiritual development (church partnerships, pastor training, Bible camps), educational development (sponsorship, schools, libraries, university scholarships), physical/emotional development (children's home, school meals via Rise Against Hunger, clean water, emergency relief), vocational training (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sewing, cosmetology, welding, carpentry) and economic development (Bon Beads artisan program, sustainable agriculture on 5 acres with solar wells, 6,000-gallon reservoir, and tilapia hydroponics). Institutional partners include Rise Against Hunger for food supply, Habitat for Humanity and the UN for vocational pipelines, and the National Christian Foundation for asset-based giving. The primary go-to-market is direct-to-donor via the organization's website, with global online donations, PayPal, check, and asset-based giving channels.

Operationally, HHH runs a lean US staff (5 employees) in Raleigh, NC, and combines top-down programmatic oversight with a community-led distribution model that delegates service delivery to local Haitian pastors and church networks. The organization uses commodity technology only (PayPal, eCardWidget, Google reCAPTCHA, GoDaddy hosting) with no AI, proprietary platforms, or proprietary technology. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the organization is governed by a volunteer board with no venture capital or private equity ownership.

Name

HEARTS AND HANDS FOR HAITI

Legal name

Hearts and Hands for Haiti

Website

https://heartsandhandsforhaiti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, Crisis & Humanitarian Education Partnerships (EiE) (EDADALAG), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

Keywords

• Child sponsorship programs
• Humanitarian aid services
• Education funding nonprofit
• Vocational training programs
• Community development ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Child Sponsorship: Monthly recurring donations of $25/month per sponsorship. Multiple sponsors ($25/month each) are needed to support each child at the Children's Home, providing nutrition, shelter, clothing, education, and health care.
2. Student Sponsorship: Monthly recurring donations of $25/month to support students attending partner schools (Poteau or Tarasse primary), covering school uniforms, teacher salaries, tuition, supplies, and lunches.
3. Designated Project Gifts: One-time or recurring donations designated for specific projects such as church programs, school support, emergency relief, clean water initiatives, construction, or library support.
4. E-Cards: Free or donation-based e-cards sent to sponsored children or for general use. Donations from e-cards support the ongoing work of HHH.
5. Gift Catalog: Catalog of gift items supporting spiritual development, educational development, and economic development programs. 100% of donations designated for chosen items.
6. Education Fund: Ongoing support for schools in Haiti including school lunches, vocational and university tuition, hygiene facilities, and teacher training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hearts and Hands for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit that operates $25/month child and student sponsorship programs supporting more than 2,500 children across eight primary and three secondary schools in northern Haiti, alongside a Children's Home in Poteau. Its portfolio spans education, nutrition, vocational training, transitional housing, clean water, sustainable agriculture, church partnerships, and emergency relief, delivered through long-standing Haitian ministry and church partners.

Product overview

Hearts and Hands for Haiti (HHH) is a Christian non-profit organization that offers a portfolio of humanitarian programs focused on spiritual, educational, physical, emotional, and vocational development in Haitian communities. The core offering centers on child and student sponsorship programs—sponsoring children at the CFNE Children's Home or students at partner schools—which provide funding for education, meals, shelter, and care. Complementary programs include church partnerships, emergency relief, clean water initiatives, and construction projects. The organization also operates vocational training facilities and transitional housing (House of Hope, Victory House) for youth aging out of the children's home. Additional offerings include a Gift Catalog for targeted donations, library support, sustainable agriculture projects, and Bon Beads artisan jewelry. The portfolio functions as a coordinated ecosystem where sponsorships fund schools and the children's home, church partnerships provide spiritual support, and economic development programs (vocational training, small business support, Bon Beads) create pathways to financial independence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Sponsorship (CFNE Children's Home)
• Student Sponsorship (Partner Schools)
• Education Fund
• Vocational School
• House of Hope (Transitional Home for Young Women)
• Victory House (Transitional Home for Young Men)
• Clean Water Initiative
• Bon Beads Artisan Jewelry Program
• Sustainable Agriculture Projects
• Annual Gift Catalog

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 students receiving education and hot nutritious meals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rise Against HungercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership where Rise Against Hunger donates containers of vitamin-enriched food. HHH is responsible for shipping and customs costs ($10,000 per container) and adds fresh local grains and vegetables. Churches also distribute food packets to elderly community members.
• Asbury Church in RaleighcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch sponsorship of Sous Raille Primary School, providing funding support for the school and community.
• ChildCare International in CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides partial funding assistance for Bas Andre and Poteau schools in Haiti.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with HHH to provide vocational training to young adults selected by Habitat for Humanity.
• United Nations (UN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with HHH to provide vocational training to young adults selected by the UN.
• National Christian FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles gifts of stock, mutual funds, restricted securities, and other asset-based giving. Also processes online donations for HHH and issues donation receipts.
• Siloe Evangelical MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHHH's primary ministry partner led by Jean Pere Nadieul. Includes CFNE Children's Home, 9 churches, 6 primary schools, secondary and vocational schools in Poteau region.
• Tarasse Community MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Cherismond Delva. HHH supports Tarasse Community School (primary and secondary) and community church established in 2005.
• New Revelation MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Pastor Jean Francois Vivil. Consists of 3 churches in communities with strong voodoo influences. HHH provides support for education assistance and food distribution.
• Bon Berger (Good Shepherd) MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Pastor Hermann Lerius. HHH supports establishment of churches and schools in Danty and Molas remote mountain communities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Childcare Ministries: Faith-based child sponsorship organization supporting orphanages, schools, and medical care in Haiti and other developing countries. Comparable in faith-based child welfare and education focus with similar sponsorship-driven funding model.
• Heart to Heart International: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing disaster response, clean water, and community development in Haiti and other countries. Overlaps with HHH's emergency relief and sustainable agriculture programmatic focus.
• Caris Foundation: Faith-based nonprofit serving vulnerable populations in Haiti through healthcare, education, and community development. Comparable in Haiti country focus, faith-based identity, and multi-sector program portfolio.
• Rescue One Foundation / FONMIC: Haiti-focused nonprofit co-founded by Kerline Jules, who now serves as HHH's Liaison Director. Directly comparable in Haiti focus, child welfare mission, and community-based service delivery.
• Haitian Christian Outreach: Faith-based nonprofit operating specifically in Haiti with similar community development, education, and church partnership programs. Directly comparable in country focus, faith-based mission, and school-based programming.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision: Global Christian humanitarian organization operating child sponsorship, education, and emergency relief programs. Operates in Haiti with similar child welfare and education focus, with a comparable faith-based fundraising model but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Compassion International: One of the world's largest Christian child sponsorship organizations, operating a similar $25-40/month recurring sponsorship model across dozens of developing countries. Comparable to HHH in sponsorship mechanics and faith-based child welfare mission, though vastly larger in scale.
• Food for the Hungry: Christian relief and development organization focused on child sponsorship, education, and community development in roughly 20 countries. Comparable faith-based sponsorship-driven model serving vulnerable children.
• ChildFund International: International child sponsorship and development organization supporting children in more than 20 countries, including Haiti. Uses a similar recurring sponsorship model and education-focused programming.

Emerging players

• Living Water International: Faith-based nonprofit providing clean water wells in developing countries, including Haiti. Comparable to HHH's clean water initiative (e.g., $14,000 Cahoball well project) but with a much narrower single-program focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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