Children of The Promise: Journey Towards Healthy Families in Haiti
In this episode of The One Pebble Podcast, Kristine sits down with Pascal Nery Jean-Charles and Jenna Thorson, with Children of The Promise, located in Cap Haitian, Haiti.
Pascal has received awards from the American Psychological Association and the Pontificia Catolica Madre y Maestra University for his excellent work in the Haitian community. He began his university studies in the Dominican Republic. He entered the Pontificia Catolica Madre y Maestra University from 2004 to 2009 where he graduated with honors Cum Laude in Psychology. After graduating, he went to Spain, Madrid to continue his education. He entered the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid where he obtained a Diploma in Higher Education in Psychotherapy and a Master of Science in Psychology of Education. He also obtained a Master of Arts in Clinical and Health Psychology from the Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicologicos, ISEP, Madrid.
Back in Haiti, he has worked in both the public and private sectors, non-governmental and international organizations such as Save The Children International, Plan International and Children of The Promise filling role as advisor , senior program director, consultant for programs in health nutrition, family, school and children with special needs. Currently he’s the National Executive Director for Children of The Promise. He co-founded and co-directs La Petite Chenille Therapy Center since 2016 specializing in the care of children with neurodevelopmental disorders. In addition, he teaches and participates in research since 2014 at Quisqueya University and Notre Dame University in Jacmel. He was 2021-2024 president of the Haitian Association of Psychology and the Haitian Foundation for Learning Disabilities and a consultant for Etincelle.
Jenna Thorson has more than 12 years of experience in marketing across both the international non-profit and for-profit sectors. She has organized and led countless mission teams and individuals, creating shared, cross-cultural experiences that expand worldviews. She believes deeply in the transformative power of short-term mission trips and the ways the Lord uses those experiences to shape our purpose.
As the Development Director at Children of the Promise (COTP), Jenna is particularly interested in understanding what motivates people to give and how storytelling can drive lasting impact.
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Children of the Promise (COTP) is a non-profit organization serving vulnerable children and families in Northern Haiti. Rooted in the belief that every child belongs in a healthy, Christian home, COTP exists to serve families at risk of separation—those facing crisis or vulnerable to it. We invest in family-strengthening programs designed to keep families together and empower them toward sustainable health and wellness. Our programs address key vulnerabilities and provide services that strengthen, support, and equip families to thrive. When separation has already occurred, we pursue family-based solutions, using family-style residential care only as a temporary, short-term option. Our ultimate goal is to see every child placed in a healthy, sustainable family through reunification, domestic placement, or international adoption.
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