Northwest Haiti Christian Mission

What Northwest Haiti Christian Mission does

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission (NWHCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian mission organization founded in the mid-1970s and headquartered in Lebanon, Indiana, with regional offices in Indianapolis and operational campuses in Saint-Louis du Nord and Mole Saint-Nicolas in Northwest Haiti. The organization serves as the largest employer in the northwest zone of Haiti and operates one of the largest ministries in the country, delivering holistic spiritual and physical support through a portfolio of programs including orphan care (200+ children), elderly care (Gran Moun house), special needs services (Miriam Center), a nutrition program feeding hundreds daily, medical ministries (clinics, surgery wing, eye clinic, birthing center), a network of primary schools, and partnerships with 25+ local churches.

NWHCM's revenue model is diversified across recurring monthly sponsorships for individuals (orphans at $30-50/month, special needs children at $55-370/month, elderly at $150-290/month, nutrition program participants at $25-50/month), one-time mission trip fees ($750-$1,000 per package), internship program fees ($650/month for Barnabas or $1,260 plus $162/week for General Internships), and unrestricted general fund donations. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Tom Snivley, with Executive Director Sam Guilliams overseeing overall operations and Directors of Haiti Operations Jose and Jody Castillo leading on-the-ground execution. Its technology footprint is minimal: a WordPress-based website (nwhcm.org) for donations and information, a dedicated trip management platform (nwhcmteams.org), and traditional mail/phone channels. ECFA accreditation since 2013 provides third-party credibility with donors, and the organization publishes annual reviewed and audited financial statements.

Name

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission

Legal name

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission

Website

https://nwhcm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1975 that operates the largest Christian ministry in Northwest Haiti. It serves orphans, elderly, special needs children, malnourished children, and medical patients through sponsorship programs, schools, clinics, and 25+ church partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Religious Mission Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food Services (624210), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF), Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian mission services
• Child sponsorship programs
• Orphan care ministry
• Short-term mission trips
• Christian nonprofit organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Lebanon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Sponsorships: The organization receives donations from individuals for various programs including general fund, specific ministry funds (Mole Ministry, Education, Medical Ministries), and individual sponsorships for orphans, elderly, nutrition program participants, and special needs children.
2. Child Sponsorship Programs: Monthly sponsorship programs for orphans ($30-50/month per child), special needs children ($90-400/month), elderly ($150-290/month), and nutrition program participants ($25-50/month).
3. Mission Trip Payments: Revenue from short-term mission trip participants. Package 1 (Weekender) costs $750 plus flights; Package 2 (Classic) costs $1000 plus flights. $800 deposit required, with additional payments of $500 and final balance following a payment schedule.
4. Internship Program Fees: Ministry Internship costs $650 per month ($250 administrative costs, $400 field ministry costs). General Internships cost $1260 for first two weeks, then $162 per week after, plus travel and insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian mission that delivers holistic humanitarian services in Northwest Haiti, including child orphan care, elderly care (Gran Moun), special-needs care (Miriam Center), nutrition programs, medical clinics with a surgery wing and birthing center, and a network of primary schools. The organization also runs short-term mission trips (Weekender and Classic packages), internship programs (Barnabas and General), and long-term missionary service, funded primarily through individual donations and monthly sponsorships.

Product overview

Northwest Haiti Christian Mission operates as a nonprofit Christian mission organization offering a portfolio of sponsorship programs and service programs serving the Northwest region of Haiti. Their sponsorship programs include Orphanage Sponsorship (supporting 200+ children), Nutrition Program Sponsorship ($50/month), Miriam Center Special Needs Sponsorship ($400/month), and Gran Moun Elder Care Sponsorship ($350/month). Their service programs include Short-Term Mission Trips (7-14 days via the Weekender or Classic packages), the NWHCM Travel Software platform (nwhcmteams.org) for trip management, Barnabas Internship ($650/month for skilled professionals), General Internship ($1,260 initial plus $162/week), and Long-Term Missionary Service (9-12 month onboarding). Ministry programs include Medical Ministries (clinic, surgery, eye clinic, birthing center), Education Ministry (primary schools), and Mole Campus Ministry. The organization is the largest employer in the northwest zone of Haiti and one of the largest ministries in the country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Miriam Center: Special needs ministry providing residential program, physical and occupational therapy programs, and feeding program for special-needs children in the community.
• Gran Moun
• Nutrition Program
• Our Orphanage
• Medical Ministries
• Education Ministry

Products and services

• Orphanage Sponsorship Program Monthly sponsorship program for individual donors and families to support one or more of the 200+ children in NWHCM's orphanage facilities, providing comprehensive care including education, medical care, nutrition, and spiritual investment. Typical sponsorship ranges from $30 to $50 per month per child.
• Nutrition Program Sponsorship Monthly sponsorship program for individual donors to fund daily meals and nutritional support for malnourished children in Northwest Haiti. $50/month sponsors a child fully and $25/month sponsors a child halfway, supporting hundreds of children fed daily across campuses.
• Miriam Center (Special Needs Care) Sponsorship Monthly sponsorship program for individual donors to support the Miriam Center, which provides residential care, physical and occupational therapy programs, and feeding programs for special-needs children in the community. Total monthly need per child is $400, with individual sponsorship amounts ranging from $55 to $370 per month.
• Gran Moun (Elder Care) Sponsorship Monthly sponsorship program for individual donors to support senior citizens in the Gran Moun house, providing quality medical care, nutritious meals, and community for elderly individuals. Total monthly need per elder is $350, with individual sponsorship amounts ranging from $150 to $290 per month.
• Short-Term Mission Trips 7 to 14-day mission trips to Northwest Haiti offered in two packages: Weekender ($750 for up to 5 nights on campus) and Classic ($1,000 for up to 10 nights on campus), each plus the cost of flights. Travel from Port-au-Prince is coordinated by NWHCM via bus or MAF flights.
• Barnabas Internship Short-term missionary internship for individuals with specific professional skills (medical professionals, teachers, sustainable food consultants, engineers, social workers) and clear ministry vision, lasting one month to one year. Costs $650 per month ($250 administrative, $400 field ministry) plus travel and insurance. Includes room, board, and basic medical care.
• General Internship General internship program for individuals wanting to serve in Haiti, costing $1,260 for the first two weeks plus $162 per week thereafter, plus $35 travelers insurance and the participant's plane ticket. Application deadlines are August 15 (Spring), December 15 (Summer), and April 15 (Fall).
• Long-Term Missionary Service Full-time missionary service pathway for candidates, with an eight-step candidate process taking approximately 9 to 12 months, including a 7-month internship in Haiti, formal interviews, and board approval. Open to individuals considering a career in missions.
• Medical Ministries Medical programs providing free and low-cost care to Haitian patients, including a general clinic, surgery wing, eye clinic, birthing center (delivering hundreds of babies annually), lab and pharmacy services, and cancer screening program for Haitian women.
• Education Ministry Network of primary schools operated by NWHCM in Northwest Haiti, providing primary education, feeding programs, and spiritual development for children in the poorest parts of the region, addressing Haiti's 61% literacy rate and 50% school non-attendance.
• Mole Campus Ministry Support for various projects at the Mole Campus location in Mole St. Nicolas, including construction, community development, and ministry initiatives serving the surrounding Haitian community.
• General Fund Donation Flexible donation program that directs funds to the area of greatest need across NWHCM's various ministries and special projects. All donations are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 200 children served in orphanages
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MAF (Missions Aviation Fellowship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAF provides in-country charter flights for mission participants traveling to Northwest Haiti. Small groups and individuals often travel from Port-au-Prince to Northwest Haiti by MAF plane rather than bus. This is offered as an optional add-on service at additional cost.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Samaritan's Purse: Major evangelical humanitarian organization with global disaster relief, medical, and child sponsorship programs. Overlaps NWHCM in faith-based medical ministries and evangelism, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Food For The Poor: Large faith-based humanitarian organization with significant Haiti operations. Broader Caribbean/Latin America focus and much larger scale, but overlapping medical, food, and housing programs.
• Compassion International: Global Christian child sponsorship organization. Directly comparable recurring monthly sponsorship model, but operates at vastly larger scale across many countries.
• World Vision: Global Christian humanitarian organization operating child sponsorship, medical, nutrition, and education programs. Comparable program architecture but at massive scale with institutional donor base.
• MAP International: Christian global health organization providing medicines and medical supplies to mission hospitals and clinics. Comparable medical ministry angle but focused on supply chain rather than direct program operation.

Direct peers

• Real Hope for Haiti: Christian nonprofit serving Northwest Haiti (specifically the Gonaives area) with orphan care, nutrition, medical, and education programs — directly overlapping NWHCM's service portfolio and beneficiary segments.
• New Life Children's Home: Faith-based orphanage and care facility operating in Haiti. Comparable residential care model for orphans and vulnerable children served through US-based sponsorship fundraising.
• Haiti Outreach Ministries: Faith-based Haiti-focused organization operating schools, orphan support, and church partnerships. Strongly comparable to NWHCM's education and evangelism-oriented ministry model.
• Mission of Hope Haiti: Faith-based nonprofit operating orphan care, schools, medical clinics, and church planting in Haiti. Directly comparable to NWHCM in geographic focus, program mix, and faith-based sponsorship model.
• Children's HopeChest: Christian child sponsorship organization operating in multiple developing countries including Haiti. Closely comparable in sponsorship model, monthly recurring donations, and holistic care for orphans.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/northwest-haiti-christian-mission

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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