We are thankful that one of the things RMI is known for in Southern Haiti is our leadership expertise. Benjamin Altema is the Haiti Field Director and has worked for RMI for 20+ years. He’s recognized in Southern Haiti as an outstanding, successful Christian leader, executive, businessman, and speaker. Recently, the Man Dodo Humanitarian Foundation, […]
Fundraising is vital, but it’s only half the equation. As Dave Ramsey famously noted, “There are two ways to get more money in your budget: Earn more or spend less. Ideally, do both.” To be faithful stewards of the Lord’s resources (as outlined in RMI’s Stewardship Pledge), we actively look for ways to trim expenses […]
For two decades, RMI has partnered with MEBSH through our Food for Health program to nourish young minds across more than 40 schools in Haiti. In a country navigating extreme hardship, where millions face severe food insecurity, the simple promise of a daily meal is nothing short of a lifeline. Partnering alongside Feed My Starving […]
Recently, Jim Starkey drove up through the mountains to the Puerto Plata area to meet with Dr. Milton to prepare for the first team coming in October. He met a mom there whom Dr. Milton introduced them to, who lost her husband in a motorcycle accident. The lady has three young kids. Their “house” has […]
The first day of school in Haiti was Sept 7. We wish them all the best for this school year.
Andrew Tlucek and Jim Starkey went to La Vega, DR, recently to meet with some Haitian pastors. This was a preliminary event for the Ezra Institute and several seminars they have planned for the near future. Plans are firming up for the first visiting professor as well. Pray for Andrew as he plans these seminars. […]
Thanks to all of you who have participated in VisionNext so far. We still have quite a way to go to meet our goals. One specific goal is to repair the RMI Haiti office. We knew the office had been damaged in the 2021 earthquake, but a new and urgent issue has recently reared its […]
Have you ever looked for an original fundraising idea for your Hope for Kidz needs? Something new that people would respond to? Here is an idea that is organized by someone from RMI missionary Tessa Andrews’ mom’s church. They are raising funds for a food storage building for an area called Fond Deron. This building […]
There is rejoicing in Pederine this week. July 9, we shared wth you about the Pederine Church parsonage being built. This month, the keys were handed to the pastor and his family. The construction is completely done; it is painted, and the doors and windows are installed. The pictures tell the story!
Ministry is moving forward in the DR. The Starkeys are starting school and getting settled before welcoming a medical team from Beacon Evangelical Free Church (NJ) October 9-16. Medical teams are exciting. They partner with Dr. Milton, a Dominican doctor. He operates these clinics free of charge for Haitians who live in the area. […]
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