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Our HFKz team traveled to each of our schools in September and October and successfully completed their visits.  The Lord provided for each member of our two teams as they traveled, giving them safe passage, clear skies, and excited children at each stop.  We welcomed new students and were happy to see returning ones as well.  Please watch for emails from our HFK Director for any updates on student attendance that may need to be addressed. A little peek behind the scenes…operating a child sponsorship program is very labor-intensive.  What you see in the picture is just 2 RMI staff, but behind the scenes there are quite a bit of staff who organize these trips; there are staff who organize the pictures – making sure that the correct child is getting their picture taken and the information that they have goes with the correct child.  Multiply that by 3,000 kids,

This past October, we had the privilege of hosting a team from Beacon EFC Church in New Jersey. They served alongside our friend, Dr. Milton, assisting with medical clinics for local Haitian communities and Dominican nursing homes. On top of that, the team came together to build a new house for a mother and her three children, who recently lost their husband and father and were living in a home in severe disrepair. The Beacon team accomplished an incredible amount of impactful work in just three short days!

We recently wrapped up three incredible conferences, and it was encouraging to see how God moved in each distinct group: Young Adults Conference: (Santiago) Before the program even began or food was served, students gathered outside in the yard to sit with the professor and have spontaneous conversations. It was so refreshing to witness their genuine curiosity about how Scripture addresses difficult life questions and what it practically looks like to pursue a godly relationship leading toward dating and marriage. Married Couples Conference (Santiago): Hosted near the Monument of Santiago for local Dominican couples. On Day 1, Pastor Dan Cooley (family friend and retired pastor from AnchorPoint Church, El Ranchero, NM; he has missionary experience in Haiti and Mexico and is also an author) taught how marriage reflects the Trinity, God’s love, and His perfect design for relationships. On Day 2, the focus shifted to practical application—cultivating sacrificial love between husbands and wives, working

Donate to Help RMI Finish Strong As the year comes to a close, we are reaching out for your support to help us FINISH STRONG in 2026. We are currently navigating substantial financial deficits as this year draws to an end. While we are already trimming expenses (Read More), we are doing everything possible to avoid additional difficult choices. God has blessed our shared efforts with extraordinary impact over the past year! Working hand in hand, we have uplifted so many in great need, launched our new initiatives in the Dominican Republic, hosted 7 short-term missionary teams, constructed new schools, churches, and homes, set up solar power solutions, administered deworming treatments, served daily hot meals to thousands of children, provided Christ-centered schooling to 2,877 students (heartfelt thanks to our HFK sponsors!), delivered essential storm and food relief, and maintained our active presence in Haiti despite severe adversity. Looking back on

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, a partner organization founded by the family of our Board Chairman, Jeff Lozama, asked him to participate in their fourth annual symposium in the Cayes area of Haiti as one of three panelists for an afternoon discussion. The symposium aims to inspire, motivate, and equip high school graduates in the town of Cavaillon for their future endeavors, especially since surveys show that 90% of them have no path to higher education.  Drawing on their experiences, the panelists shared insights and advice on how young people can prepare for the job market, develop their skills, make

Donate to Finish Strong  |  Donate to VISION|NEXT 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 without sacrificing our core mission. Here are 3 significant stewardship adjustments that are in the works: We’re Downsizing our US Office in Florida Our Florida office has been in the same location for more than 20 years.  Over the last few years, we’ve recognized that the office has more square footage than we need.  Additionally, our monthly rent has continued to climb at an unsustainable pace.  Therefore, we’ve decided it’s good stewardship to close this office and find a smaller place that better fits our needs and

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 a lot of hard things going on, and we have a wonderful team coming to supply what she needs.  They will be building solid concrete walls, cement floors, and wood doors. Right now, many of her partitions and walls are rotten old wood, cardboard, or curtains. We are very excited for this team to be part of this project.  We are excited to encourage this beautiful family, who has walked a hard road, and to help them feel God’s love during this time.  

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 ugly head.  The cracks in the roof recently began leaking in earnest!  This problem is located throughout the office. This is just one of many issues that will be addressed with the VisionNext funds.  Pray that God will continue to supply these financial needs.  For more details on VisionNext to rmibridge.org/vision-next/