Explanation of Sections:
A page that connects to all of the Open A World of Possibility countries' Web sites and links to stories about children in other countries around the globe.
A fun overview of Haiti, exploring the beauty, challenges facing the people of Haiti, and how to help.
Fun and interesting facts taken from the project's print materials.
A fun quiz about Haiti that anyone can take
Includes a video story and text/picture story. Watch the video, and travel with Cynthia (the host) to explore Haiti. Learn about how our gifts have helped the people of Thiotte, a village in Haiti. The text/picture story also tells the story Thiotte and how our church has made a difference in the village.
A "Story of Hope" can be watched on video or read. The parable of the good Samaritan acts as a prelude to the "Story of Hope." This parable helps children understand what it means to be a neighbor.
A children's explanation of three important ways to help people in need. Includes prayers and scripture verse.
Opportunity for children to share what they have been doing to help.
General explanation of how the ELCA helps people who are chronically hungry and poor.
Connection to 2003 ELCA Youth Gathering. The challenge was to raise $1.3 million for hunger! Find out more.
A collection of various prayers, including the Open a World of Possibility Prayer, Haitian prayers, and table graces.
Download and print the "Meet Our Neighbors in Haiti!" coloring/story book. Also a few clip art pages to download.
Crossword puzzles, mazes and word finds for all ages. Also find out how far away Port-au-Prince, Haiti is from various cities in the United States.
A collection of beautiful Haitian paintings that can be used as computer wallpaper.
A collection of Haitian recipes that vary in time preparation and ability. Available for children to help adults prepare meals and try Haitian foods.
Includes links to the Open A World of Possibility theme song, traditional songs and Haitian music on the Web as well as instructions to make instruments with an adult's assistance.
Introduces the Haitian Creole and French languages through foods and farm-life words. Also includes the books of the Bible in Haitian Creole.
Includes a video story and text/picture story. Watch the video and travel with the host, Cynthia, to explore Haiti. Learn about how our gifts have helped the people in Thiotte, a village in Haiti. The text/picture story also tells the story Thiotte and how our church has made a difference in the village.
A "Story of Hope" can be watched on video or read. The parable of the good Samaritan acts as a prelude to the "Story of Hope." This parable helps children understand what it means to be a neighbor.
A fun quiz about Haiti that anyone can take!