our story
Who We Are
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
1 Peter 1:3
In 2013, agronomist Berthony Duvelsaint and former Haitian soccer player Ricardo Pierre-Louis teamed up to create a youth soccer development program in Verrettes, Haiti. Together, they started the region's first girls’ team, gaining international attention. The program fosters mentorship, provides scholarships, and supports students' educational, nutritional, and medical needs, alongside weekly Bible studies.
Inspired by their success, Pierre-Louis envisioned Lespwa Lavi Academy, a bilingual school offering university-level education. With the community's support, plans were set in motion, and in 2017, Assemblee de Dieu des Verrettes church was founded, becoming a cornerstone for the academy's development. Finally, in 2023 Lespwa Lavis' doors opened and they have been ever since.
Serving Verrettes, Haiti
Bringing Living Hope to Haiti
Our mission is to provide a sustainable future for Haitians through education and empowerment.
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Bismarck, ND