Vanessa was always the one taking care of everyone in her family when they were sick from the time she was a child. Caring for others is an important part of her identity, so she believes becoming a nurse is a path to fulfilling her personal calling. However, the road toward the dream of becoming a nurse has not been an easy one. When we first met Vanessa, she was living with her brother and sister after both of her parents passed away. The difficult economic climate and the scarcity of formal employment in Haiti made it challenging for Vanessa’s siblings to financially support her education, and she was struggling to pay for her final year of high school. Through the support of generous donors, Vanessa was able to finish high school, and then start nursing school. Now she is in her senior year at Modern University of Haiti, and she will soon become a college graduate.
Carlens
Carlens is an energetic, fun-loving boy who loves to play at school with his friends. Toy cars are his favorite toys, and he says he would like to become a doctor and have his own car when he grows up. He's still young, so his career preference may change, but it is...
