How long have you worked with Respire Haiti?
A: Three and a half years.

What is your role at Respire Haiti?
A: I am the director of security.

How has working with Respire Haiti impacted the live of you and your family?
A: There has been a great change in my life and the life of my family. Economically it has completely changed our situation. I have learned so much about working with an NGO and how hard the work here is. I fell very proud in the work that I do and it has been a great experience for me. 

How have you seen Respire Haiti working in and changing the community Gressier?
A: (laughs) Their have been so many changes - first, Respire has given so many people jobs. They have given so many children a chance to go to school who never could go before. They have given healthcare to so many families who did not have access. Socially, Respire has uncovered so many talents through the many programs that the children can participate in, such as, sports, music, and leadership. Education, health, sports, and many other things have been provided to the community by the grace of Respire. It is normally only those who have means that have access to these things, but thanks to Respire, these have all been brought to Gressier.  

Why are you passionate about your role are Respire?
A: I love what I do at Respire, first, because it gives me a chance to further my career as a police officer, and I feel like I am able to make a big contribution to Respire by protecting and serving.

What else are you passionate about?
A: I am always passionate about the Lord, because He is present in everything that I do and He deserves the glory in all that we do.

What things do you enjoy doing when you aren't working?
A: I am passionate about my church and furthering God's kingdom. I also enjoy traveling with my family when I have the chance. I love being a father and spending time with my children. 

If you would like to support the Respire Haiti security team you can do so by clicking here and making a financial donation to the  "Greatest Need" category and noting it is for "Security." All donations are tax-deductible.