Spring 2026 Impact Report
April 25, 2026
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Reports
BREAKING THE SILENCE > ENDING CHILD SLAVERY Edline’s Journey Home A well-known Haitian proverb says timoun se pye banann—children are like banana trees they grow from the roots of those who came before them. As one generation ages, the next rises. For ten-year-old Edline, this cycle was tested by loss and displacement, but ultimately restored through the vigilance of her community. Edline lived on Haiti’s mainland with her aunt until her aunt’s death. She ended up staying with distant relatives after that, who fled gang violence and moved back to Lagonav with Edline. It soon became clear she lacked the stable support every child needs. Local Child Protection Brigade members noticed Edline at school; she often arrived without basic supplies or a uniform. Despite providing […] Read Article
Save Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in the U.S.
January 9, 2026
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Advocacy
At Beyond Borders, we are inspired by the Haitian proverb “the rock in the water doesn’t understand the misery of the rock in the sun.” […] Read Article
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Riding the Orphan Train: What we can learn about modern slavery from our own history
Katie wrote, “I hope you will write to me and let me know if you see any of my family…I would give one hundred worlds like this, if I could see my mother.” Katie had been sent far from home to live with and work for another family because her own mother had…
The Haiti Kid: How a Little Passion Goes a Long Way
Matt Millstein is a perfect example of how a simple fundraiser and a little passion can go a long way. At first glance, Matt, of Silver Spring, Md., looks like your average 14-year-old. This presumption is far from the truth, though. At age 9, Matt took a deep…
NY Gathering to Focus on BB’s Effort to End Violence Against Women & Girls
A couple of BB’s own, Daphney Jacques and Sara Siebert, are in New York participating in the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women. The American Jewish World Service is hosting a small gathering for us to discuss our work to end violence…
Feyton Radyo SASA!
Feyton SASA! Kijan nou wè yon granmoun gason k ap ofri jèn fi avantaj tankou peye lekòl nan lide pou fè sèks avè l? Kijan nou wè baton ak jouman nan relasyon mari ak madam? An nou swiv istwa sa yo nan feyton SASA!, yon feyton sou relasyon fi ak gason, ak tout piman,…
SASA! Radio Dramas
Everyone loves a good story. In Haiti, radio and television soap opera dramas captivate the attention of huge numbers of followers, even when they are imported from somewhere else. One day, Rethinking Power’s staff was shocked at the low turnout of a usually-packed…
Charity Navigator CEO: “Beyond Borders outperforms most other charities in America.”
Everyday we are humbled by the trust you place in us. We know you aren’t supposed to ‘toot your own horn’ as they say, but we’re proud to have earned this distinction AND more importantly, we want to demonstrate our transparency and…
Get a Sneak Peak at BB’s Winter Newsletter
Our Winter newsletter will be in your mailbox in mid-February, but you can click here to get a sneak peak at it today!
Conde Nast Traveler Interviews BB’s David Diggs About ‘Voluntourism’
Does ‘voluntourism’ do more harm than good? Conde Nast Traveler interviews BB’s own David Diggs in an article examining the question. Click here to check it out!
Honoring Quiet Heroes to Mark the 3rd Anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake
I was in my front yard with my daughter. What happened in the next few moments and days is indescribable. What I choose to hold on to, however, is not the memory of the destruction, but the truest manifestation of collectivity that I have ever witnessed in my life….
Schools Not Slavery Campaign Meets Goal, Wins Matching Funds
Thanks to generous donors like you our Schools Not Slavery campaign met and even exceed our goal to raise $24,000! You’ve helped us keep more kids in school & out of slavery. Thank you.
Listen to Our Story about Child Slavery from WHUR Radio
Listen to an interview on Washington, DC’s WHUR 96.3 FM from 2011 with our team member, Coleen Hedglin, as she talks about our efforts to end child slavery in Haiti. Click the play button below to begin listening. The duration is approximately 30 minutes….
Teaming Up with Religious Leaders to Prevent Violence Against Women
Daphney Jacques (standing), Rethinking Power Program Coordinator By Brian Stevens Jacmel, Haiti – Who are the most influential people in your community? Most would likely cite elected officials, business owners, civic leaders and media personalities. But in…