Graduates

Mole St. Nicolas sewing class graduation

The 2021 Mole St. Nicolas Sewing Program Graduates

The Mole St. Nicolas sewing students graduated with great fanfare on Saturday, October 16, 2021. This was the first graduation for the Mole St. Nicolas sewing program, marked the completion of the three year sewing class.

More than 200 people from across Northwest Haiti traveled to Mole St. Nicolas to participate in the festivities. The graduation ceremony and reception were planned by Professor Johnson and the students. They made their red and white graduation gowns and the teal clothes they wore underneath.

Like most graduation ceremonies, the Mole St. Nicolas graduation included a number of speeches. But, unlike a traditional US graduation ceremony, this ceremony also included a few short comedy skits, songs by various music groups (including the sewing students), and a couple of dance routines. Plus, they did a little dance as part of the procession - be sure to check out the video below!

After the ceremony, the students and their friends and families, gathered for a beautiful reception that included an assortment of delicious food and desserts. Our Haitian Director Pierre summed the day up by saying, “Everything went very well by the grace of our Lord.” We couldn’t agree more.

Thank You

Things have not been easy for Haitians these past three years - the assassination of their President, a dramatic increase in gang violence, kidnappings throughout Haiti (both foreigners and nationals), a massive earthquake, and the Covid-19 pandemic - are just a few things that have plagued the tiny Caribbean country. Yet, despite all the problems, the students have prevailed. We thank the Lord for His kindness toward our students and praise Him for all He has done through the ministry.

If you’ve ever supported the sewing students by donating, praying, or volunteering, then you too have helped make this special day possible. These students, who once did not know how to sew, now have a skill they can use for the rest of their lives - a skill that will help them provide for themselves and their families. Thank you for helping to make that possible.



Graduation Videos

Graduation Photos

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Port-de-Paix Graduation

Port-de-Paix Class of 2021

The Port-de-Paix sewing students graduated with great fanfare on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Approximately 150 guests came to the “Church on the Mountain” to participate in the festivities.

The sewing class planned the entire graduation ceremony and reception themselves. They made all of their clothes, including their gowns and the orange outfits they wore under their gowns. They even incorporated a special fashion show to illustrate their sewing skills. The beautiful ceremony was followed by a large buffet-style reception. This was a special day the students and their families will remember forever.

Thank Yous

First, we praise and thank the Lord for all He has done and continues to do for the sewing programs! There have been many more challenges these past three years than in years past, but the Lord has carried us through. Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV:

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.”

Special thank you to Professor Michelle for faithfully teaching another group of students how to sew. Now these students are equipped with a skill that they will have for the rest of their lives.

Lastly, we want to thank you, our dear friends and supporters, for all of your love, prayers, and support throughout the years. We love and appreciate you!

Graduation Day Photos

Some graduation photos from the special day. Just click a photo to enlarge it.

Graduation Day Videos

A couple of video highlights from the graduation ceremony.


Modeling his new suit

Our graduates make some amazing outfits! This is Professor Johnson, who teaches our Mole St. Nicolas sewing classes. He graduated from our Port-de-Paix program in 2018. Look at this sharp suit he made for his nephew's wedding. He also made the same suit for his nephew (the groom) and this outfit for the cute little ring bearer.

This is proof that your support of the sewing students truly changes lives. When Johnson started the program in 2015, he didn't know how to sew. Today, he teaches others how to sew and can make a variety of beautiful clothes.

Professor Johnson modeling the suit he made for his nephew’s wedding.

Professor Johnson modeling the suit he made for his nephew’s wedding.

Professor Johnson wearing the new suit he made, and he also made the outfit for the ring bearer.

Professor Johnson wearing the new suit he made, and he also made the outfit for the ring bearer.