Haiti is a young nation with a median age of 23 years and more than 50% of its population is less than 25 years old. Approximately 33% of Haiti’s population is under the age of 14 years. They are ready to be taught, trained and molded to serve their communities and their nation.
YEN is a non-profit organization rooted in Christian faith
whose mission is to empower the youth
in developing nations through education.
EMPOWER YOUTH
YEN brings youth from all parts of the world together. YEN is a platform in which youth participants share their experiences and resources to build lasting relationships, empowering them to work collaboratively to help one another.
REACH NATION
Haiti is one of the most impoverished nation in the world where opportunity for education is virtually none. YEN’s focus in Haiti is to provide an opportunity for education and to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children in Haiti.
BUILD LEADERS
YEN imparts what it means to be a leader through action and servanthood. No training or academic study will teach leadership without the actual experience. Our leadership training takes place in real life with real people by caring for and serving those who are in need.
MISSION LOCATIONS
LUBIN, HAITI
Country in the Caribbean
GARVIS, HAITI
Country in the Caribbean
Haiti is one of the most impoverished nation in the world where opportunity for education is virtually none. YEN’s focus in Haiti is providing opportunity for education and meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of children in Haiti. Haiti has constantly been plagued with low levels of living conditions, with many Haitians moving into the capital city of Port-au-Prince in a bid to escape poverty in the more rural areas of the country.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Country in the Caribbean
The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. It’s known for its beaches, resorts and golfing. Its terrain comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain.
WHAT WE DO
EDUCATION
One of the first steps in overcoming poverty is receiving an education.
FOOD
Every 3.6 seconds a person dies of hunger. 75% of them are children.
FRIEND & MENTOR
We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
Conference & Events