Variola loves learning about doctors and wants to be one when she grows up to help communities that are dealing with poverty. She is sensitive, emotional, and affectionate, and is a natural leader in group activities. She enjoys playing sports. She has a passion for dance and is currently taking Hip Hop classes on the weekend at the mission. Her favorite color is purple and black. She loves to see new places and hopes to travel more in the future.
We call her little Gina, but her voice is anything but — you can hear it resonate across the mission. Her voice only matches her strong-willed and bold spirit, both on display at nightly devotions while singing her favorite songs. Gina believes in helping others. Gina has a sparkling personality and all the characteristics of a great leader. In her free time she likes to read and play the violin. She has a passion for acting and would like to be an actress when she is older. She is inspired when she watches movies at the mission. Her favorite subject in school is science.
Nickname: Babu, Melissa
Bright, inquisitive, and generous, Bettinie is often the first to share and help others, giving out snacks to hungry people on the street or sharing her own plate with whomever is near. She loves cooking and fashion. Her favorite subject in school is History because she likes to learn about things that happened a long time ago. Her favorite thing about the mission is that there are a lot of kids and there is always someone to talk to. You’ll always find her with a book in her hand and eager to learn.
Lorvens is a young leader, and like Spider-Man, about whom he loves to read, he’s beginning to learn that with great power comes great responsibility. As the nannies used to say, if trouble was stirring, you’d usually be able to find the bold and venturesome Lorvens in the mix. But he’s quickly growing and maturing, and even hopes to become pediatrician — or even a surgeon — so he can take special care of the babies at the malnutrition clinic where many of the students volunteer. With a silly and fun personality, he loves to make people smile. His favorite activities are drawing, playing soccer and hockey.
Josue takes his responsibility to water the garden twice each day very seriously, and is quick to help with any chore if it means spending quality time with the staff. Josue loves reading, dancing, and cooking, especially rice Sos Pia (bean sauce), and chicken.. He’s very competitive academically and strives to the best in his class, hoping to one day become a businessman and accountant who owns not one but two restaurants in Haiti.
