A few weeks ago, I received a request asking if we would permit a child with AIDS to attend our school. Her name is Naphtalie and she is three years old.

Within days of this request, Naphtalie was enrolled and now attends our three year old preschool. Like many children in Macomb, Haiti, Naphtalie struggles with malnutrition and isn’t always certain when or if her next meal is coming. Thanks to Godly generosity, Naphtalie was quickly sponsored and is now part of our feeding program where she receives hot, nutritious meals and vitamin supplements in addition to the daily snacks she receives at school.

To be honest we are not entirely certain if Naphtalie has HIV or full blown AIDS, and sometimes in Haiti getting these answers is difficult. What we do know is that her mother (her only parent) had AIDS and died not long ago from this disease, and Naphtalie has be diagnosed as having the same illness as her mother.

Life for this little girl will not be easy. She does not have access to the type of medical care a child in the U.S. would receive. Please keep her in your prayers.