Cercady Community Update

This is a community update straight from our staff in Haiti!

Project / Programs Currently Running:

  • Water project
  • Sponsorship program
  • Hope Savings Group
  • Discovery kids
  • U.S Team Visit
  • Demonstration Garden
  • Training for the teachers

Latest update for the community as a whole:

  • The water project in Cercady community is still very successful. The people from this community still testify about this drinking water system that water mission implemented in this community. They said that years ago, there were so many kids who used to get sick from the water due to being unsafe but because of the water system and access to safe drinking water, many children are not becoming sick.
  • Sponsorship program: This program continues to progress in the community with the 3 network schools that have partnership with the 410 Bridge. The sponsorship program started to be more successful because of different activities and training that the teachers have received.
  • The Discovery Kids program has had a very good impact in the network school because through this program, the kids have a better way to learn and play games and work together. It is so amazing to see how this program has impacted many children. The teachers from different network schools have been trained to increase their knowledge on how to teach their students. It was awesome to see how they were motivated for that training.
  • Hope Savings Group: This committee is still growing step by step in the community. Many churches from that community appreciate this program because it allows the saving and credit group members to grow in relationship. This program also gives them the possibility to get loans from the saving and credit group members to make informal business proposals and ability to take care of their family. There are 346 saving and credit group members and they are divided in to 26 groups.
  • April 2019, we had a US team visit the community and spent a week in the community. They organized many activities such as: plowing the land with oxen. It was a great time for the US team because it was their first time experiencing something like that. They also had a chance to play with the children and did home visits and prayed over the community.
Applying the knowledge of Foundations for Farming.
  • The Farmers and the LC have been trained on how to grow vegetable crops and how they can improve their land by incorporating compost to help the land to be healthy and have a better profit. One of the LC members gave a piece of land as a demonstration plot to practice on. They have already planted corn and peanuts on this land and after harvesting those crops they will plant vegetable crops.
  • This year that community spent 7 months without rainfall. The LC had asked for prayer and praise to the Lord, the rain finally came so their crops started growing very well.

Biggest challenge community is facing if any?

  • The biggest challenge in the community is the health care problem. This is because in this community the population do not have access to a health care center. The LC really want to have a hospital or a clinic center in the community where people can get first care whenever they are sick.

Story of a beneficiary with quote:

  • Yfonise Souffrance, expressed her joy to work with children. It was a pleasure to work with the kids in her community. She testified, “Working with the kids always brings joy to my heart. Because it is preparation for the next generations to come. I really appreciate how 410 Bridge has created many different programs in the community. These programs do not only bring me joy but also helps me by improving my knowledge about how to work in a better way with kids.”

How can we be praying for the community?

The community would like you to help him in prayer for:

  • Their work with God, so that they can have more relationship with him
  • Peace and wisdom for the Haitian government
  • The Leadership council and different project planned to be done in the community

Share This

Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Linkdin
Share on Pinterest

More Stories

Teaching Supplies Are Transforming Lives in El Pajal

In the rural community of El Pajal, Guatemala, education has long faced an uphill battle. For many teachers and students, the lack of basic classroom materials isn’t just a challenge—it’s a daily reality. Imagine trying to learn math without a notebook or teach a reading lesson without any books. For children in El Pajal, this is far too familiar.

Teachers in this community are deeply committed to their students. Many have gone as far as spending their own limited income on supplies, determined to give their students the chance to learn and grow despite the odds. But the burden shouldn’t fall on them alone.

That’s where the 410 Bridge community—and your support—steps in.

Read More »

Why 410 Bridge’s Team Leader Training Sets a New Standard for Short-Term Missions

In a sea of short-term mission options, it’s easy to get swept up in hype. You pack bags, raise funds, and pray hard—but how often do leaders pause to ask, “Am I really equipped to lead well?”

At 410 Bridge, we believe mission trips should be more than impactful—they should be transformative for everyone involved. That transformation starts with leaders who are deeply prepared: spiritually, emotionally, and logistically.

That’s why we created the 410 Bridge Team Leader Training, a free, online course designed to equip you with the tools, vision, and confidence to lead a mission team the right way—with dignity, humility, and eternal purpose.

Read More »

Life in Kiu Community Two Years After Graduation

Two years ago, our partnership with the Kiu community officially came to an end—but the story didn’t stop there. In fact, it was just the beginning of a new chapter of independence, resilience, and flourishing. When we returned for a recent visit, we were deeply encouraged to see how the seeds planted during our eight-year journey together are continuing to bear fruit.

Here are just a few glimpses into the lives of the people who make Kiu such a remarkable place…

Read More »

Subscribe

Get more articles and updates like this directly in your email inbox!