Blanco came to us from the mountains of Grand Goave behind Be Like Brit. Since the death of his father in the earthquake he has not had anyone able to sufficiently provide for him. When Blanco was brought to us, we saw there was a need. We are so happy that we were able to bring Blanco in to Be Like Brit with his two older siblings, Dave and Isemylove, with whom he has a very close bond.

Currently at Brit’s Home Blanco has become very eager to learn English. He is always asking questions and trying to participate in English conversations with the older children. He has been working very hard in school and tells us his favorite subject is math. During his down time Blanco enjoys playing soccer and talking about the future, when he grows up he wants to be a psychologist.

Daffecat is a little girl with a great big personality! She has such a sense of humor and makes all the children and staff members at Brit’s Home burst out into laughter regularly! Daffecat is so loving and sweet, but a handful! When she first arrived, she was happiest when she sat with her doll with the other girls and did their hair –she loves to dance, and she likes to kick a soccer ball around, too! She’s thinks that she’s bigger than she is, and we just love that confidence and spunk!

Daffecat has recently taken an interest in art. She has been working on drawing with some of the older children, and she has become quite the talented artist! Daffecat has been working hard in her studies and tells us that her favorite subject in school is math. During her down time she enjoys watching movies and listening to music. She enjoys talking about her future goals and tells us that when she grows up she wants to be a teacher!

Daphcka is 5 years old and was born on August 14th, 2017. She’s very shy and quiet. Her favorite food is rice.

We felt very strongly about bringing Daphney home to BLB after learning that her father deserted the family before her birth, and her mother was so poor she was not able to provide any education or schooling for this sweet girl. She is also half-sister to another Be Like Brit child, Saradina. As we believe strongly in keeping siblings together wherever possible, it was decided that Daphney would come home with us!

Daphney plays well with the other children and helps around the house whenever she gets the chance. She keeps a watchful eye on her younger brothers and sisters and says she is most excited about being able to go to school! Daphney is doing quite well in school and helps the younger children as often as she can. She is a very talented young lady and is a natural performer during the Friday night variety shows! She loves dancing, singing and often is the MC for the show! She really enjoys trips to Port-au-Prince, playing educational games, and making up dance routines with her friends. Daphney tell us that her favorite thing to do at Brit’s Home is spending time with her friends and the caregivers. She names her favorite friends as Kerby, Delienne and Steeve. She really enjoys talking with Gina and Myster Way, the two Psychologists at Brit’s Home!

Darwens was born in Cite Soleil and he had been living in Port-au-Prince prior to coming to Be Like Brit. He joined us the same day another boy of the same age arrived, and the two of them have been good friends ever since! Darwens has a great smile and is full of mischief! He has an infectious laugh and he may be a handful at times! He is always ready for fun and has such a sweet side to him to counterbalance his mischief. We do know, though, that in the proper environment, Darwens will grow into a fine young man!

Currently at Brit’s Home, Darwens is a very active boy and really enjoys activities outside. He tells us his favorite thing to do in his down time is to play soccer with the other children! Darwens has been working very hard in school, and he has said math is his favorite subject! He has big plans for the future; when he grows up he wants to be a translator. He thinks he will enjoy this profession because he wants to help people who don’t speak the same language communicate with one another.

Davidson is one of three brothers who joined us at Be Like Brit in early April 2013. Davidson’s older brothers, Fredo and Kerby, have been around since we began construction. We knew the boys came from a rough home life, with a mother who is deaf and mute and unable to provide for the family. Davidson’s father left long before he was born. Given his mother’s limitations, we felt strongly that the boys needed to come to Be Like Brit.

Davidson is a very smart boy with an amazing smile that lights up a room! He is on the shy side and not too talkative. Recently he has been shown an interest in art.

Davidson tells us his favorite food is pizza, and his favorite thing to do at Be Like Brit is to watch movies and sleep! His favorite friend is Louvens; they can always be seen playing together. Davidson is one of the best in his class and continues to make progress in his studies and with his behavior!

Devidson came to us through community outreach and interviews that lead us to realize he is the younger, half-brother of Dalandya, one of the girls who lives here with us. Devidson was living with extended family members, but inconsistently. He had been with an aunt, a grandmother, a cousin –bounced around from home to home, as the resources didn’t exist to support Devidson in the way he needed. He was very happy to walk in and see the smiling face of his half-sister, Dalandya, and she was equally thrilled. We are so happy we were able to reunite these two who clearly love each other very much!

Devidson has been working very hard in school and excelling in his studies. He tells us that his favorite subject is science. During his free time, he really enjoys practicing speaking French. Devidson really enjoys playing outside with the other children, and his favorite game to play is soccer. He has big plans for the future; he enjoys talking to the caregivers about his dream of becoming a doctor when he grows up!

Like so many of the children we meet, Doodlie came to us from living in what was meant to be a temporary shelter. Her sister, and twin, Doodmie came to Be Like Brit with her! Doodlie is a very sweet girl who we believe has so much potential for success and greatness! She is shy at times but has become such a wonderful helper in both her bedroom and in her classroom. She can often be seen playing with dolls and braiding their hair. Doodlie is very active around Brit’s Home, and she loves joking around with the other children and making people laugh!

Doodlie has been working very hard at school, and she tells us her favorite subjects are math and Creole. During her down time, she enjoys watching movies and singing. She is a great dancer and enjoys working with the other children to create new dances!

Dotchley came to us by way of Port-au-Prince, where he had been living with extended family in very poor conditions. He’s a great little boy with a lot of energy who especially LOVES to play with basketballs and toy cars He has been a great student and has been learning so much! He is a little bit of a perfectionist when doing his writing and wants it to always look pretty! Dotchley has been working very hard on his studies, and he tells us his favorite subject is English.

Dotchley is very active at Brit’s Home. He can always be found outside playing with the other children, and his favorite thing to do in his free time is to play soccer. He really enjoys when we take trips to the beach. He LOVES swimming in the ocean! Dotchley has big plans for his future; he tells us when he grows up he wants to be an Engineer!

We first met Fredo while we were still in the construction phase of Be Like Brit. Driving down the road near the sea one afternoon, we found a boy walking and crying. He had been stung by a jellyfish and had not eaten in days. We picked him up and brought him in for a meal and tended to his wounds. Months later, we were happy to bring him and his two brothers, Kerby and Davidson, to live with us here at Be Like Brit. Fredo has never known his father, and his mother is unable to care for him and his brothers. When he first came in, Fredo had never been to school, so we hired a one-on-one teacher for him. He is now doing well and is succeeding right alongside his peers. We are so proud of how far Fredo has come in such a short time.

Fredo is the oldest boy at Brit’s Home. He has really taken on a leadership role with the other children. He is always very helpful with the Britsionary groups, even traveling to the work sites to help in the building of a home. Fredo is currently enrolled in the Be Like Brit Academy and is excelling in his studies. He tells us his favorite school subject is math. During his down time Fredo enjoys practicing his English, resting and painting rocks he finds at the beach.

Germanie was living in the mountains with her younger brother, Ephésiens. She’d been living with an aunt since her mother’s death in the earthquake in January of 2010. Her father has been absent since before her brother’s birth in 2008. One of our cooks knew of her and her brother’s situation and asked us to investigate. As is typical, they were living in squalor in what was meant to be a temporary shelter put in place after the earthquake over 3 years ago. After a brief interview and investigation, it was clear these children needed to be relocated.

Germanie is very quiet around Brit’s Home but really enjoys laughing with her friends! She enjoys dancing with the other girls. Germanie has been working very hard in school, and she tells us her favorite subjects are French and the History of Haiti. During her down time, she enjoys resting, family visits, and trips to the beach. She has mentioned she does NOT like swimming, but she loves being at the beach with the other children just hanging out!

Guerlanda came to us from a nearby town after experiencing a very traumatic loss of her family. She is a sweet little girl and we know that the loving and supportive environment at Be Like Brit will be the perfect place for her to thrive along with her 2 older sisters, Delienne and Dieulourdes.

Guerlanda is such a sweet girl, and she loves participating in all the activities at Brit’s Home! She is a natural performer and loves to dance and sing during the talent shows. Guerlanda has been working very hard in school and excelling in her studies. In her down time, she enjoys playing dolls with the other girls. Her favorite game to play is musical chairs!

Isemylove comes to us from the mountains of Grand Goave behind Be Like Brit. Since the death of her father in the earthquake she has not had anyone able to sufficiently provide for her. When Isemylove was brought to us, we saw there was a need. We are so happy that we were able to bring Isemylove in to Be Like Brit with her two brothers, Dave and Blanco, with whom she has a very close bond.

Isemylove is a very sweet girl who loves going to school and has been excelling in her studies. She tells us that her favorite subject at school is dictation class! Isemylove’s favorite activities include watching movies and playing on the swings at the park with the other children. She enjoys talking with the caregivers about her future. She tells us that when she grows up she wants to be a doctor!

Jean Roodly came to us after friends of ours who runs a medical clinic in the neighboring town of Petit-Goâve alerted us to his situation. Having been abandoned at a young age, it was clear that Malorie needed consistent support, love, and care. We were happy when a local judge approved our request to assume care of him.

Malorie is such a hard worker in school, and he is very eager to learn paying close attention to his teachers. At Brit’s Home, Malorie enjoys playing with the other children, cleaning his room with his roommates, and being a leader when they are playing games.

John Jeffrey is our 33rd boy here at Be Like Brit! He came to us not by accident! Through our community involvement and outreach program, we learned that he was the half-brother of one of our other children, Socrate! Always committed to keeping siblings together wherever possible, it was decided that John Jeffrey would come to live with his brother at Brit’s Home.

John Jeffrey has made great progress here at Brit’s Home. He started as non-verbal, and now he can properly pronounce words and express himself! He loves to watch movies, listen to music, play soccer, and go to the park. John Jeffrey LOVES anything to do with Batman and Superman characters, especially in story books and movies!

Kathiana was the 66th child to enroll at Be Like Brit, and she is just a sweetheart! Kathiana was living with extended family in deplorable conditions since the sudden death of her mother. We met her through a mutual friend who thought we might be able to help!

Kathiana is an amazing singer, and she is the lead singer in the youth worship services at Brit’s Home. She is a natural performer and is such a strong leader to the younger children during the worship service. Kathiana has been working hard in school, and she tells us that her favorite subject is math! She really enjoys being at school and says when she grows up she wants to be a teacher. During her free time, she really enjoys playing with Barbie dolls!

Kerby is one of three brothers (Davidson & Fredo) we brought in to Be Like Brit together. He is the middle child, and is a great help with his younger brother and the smaller children we have here. Kerby had never been enrolled in school when he first came to BLB, so we hired a private tutor to help get him caught up, so that in the fall he could be enrolled in a more age-appropriate class. Kerby has come a long way in his schooling and we couldn’t be prouder. Kerby has become a great helper around the house. He is also quite the athlete.

Kerby is such a kind and caring boy. His smile tends to light up a room. Kerby loves to dance, and recently the children have been practicing ballroom dancing on Friday nights. Kerby enjoys choosing the female caregivers as his dance partners! Kerby has been enjoying school, and he tells us his favorite subject is science. During his down time, he enjoys playing musical chairs and working on his art work. Kerby can often be found hanging out with Steeve, who he says is his best friend!

Kervins was the first child brought into Brit’s Home, entering on January 21, 2013, Britney’s birthday. Kervins is an energetic and curious boy with a feisty little temper but a smile and eyes that will melt your heart! Kervins was brought to us by an aunt who had been struggling to care for him and her own 3 children since the death of his father when he was just a few months old. Kervins’ mother disappeared not long after his birth, and after some research, we were able to confirm her death in Port-au-Prince when he was just a baby.

Kervins has been working very hard in school, and he has been studying very hard and excelling! He tells us that his favorite subject is math. During his down time, he enjoys playing soccer! Kervins loves super heroes and his favorite super hero is Superman! Kervins enjoys talking to the caregivers about his future; he says he wants to be a police officer when he grows up!

Louvens is the 7th of 9 children. He has 3 siblings who are also with us at Be Like Brit; Marie Lourdie, Joobens and Sophonia. They first came to us in 2013 when their then very ill mother was seeking help. Lacking the necessary paperwork, we were unable to even discuss any kind of assistance Their mother returned to Be Like Brit, her situation dire than the year before, the mother had gone through all the necessary channels to secure the paperwork we needed. After a home visit it was decided that Louvens and his siblings would come to us at Be Like Brit.

Louvens is a very fast runner, and he uses this to his advantage by always starting races and games of tag with the other children. During his down time, he enjoys playing ping-pong! Louvens has been working very hard in school, and he tells us his favorite subject is science. He has big goals for his future; when he grows up he wants to be a doctor!

Mackenlove has been around Be Like Brit since the beginning! Back when it was just a construction site, Mackenlove made his way into Len’s heart and has held a very special place there ever since. When Len first met him, he was living outside, sleeping on the ground with his younger brother, Christ- Love. Len took them under his wing and gave them clothing and food. It only made sense to bring him in to live with us here at Brit’s Home, so we can provide him with everything he needs for a healthy and successful life!

Mackenlove, like his brother Christ-Love, is such a hard worker and is always willing to lend a helping hand around Brit’s Home. Mackenlove tells us his favorite activities at Be Like Brit are watching movies, playing soccer, and napping when there are no activities planned! He tells us his favorite friend is Kerby, and they can often be found playing together. Mackenlove’s favorite singer is Jason Derulo, and he enjoys pretending he is Jason Derulo, even asking the other children to call him Jason.

Macson came to Be Like Brit through the reference of the local Catholic priest, Fr. Brice. He knew of a family in need and thought we could help. Macson was living with an older sister who was taking care of him and his younger siblings along with another child. We are so happy that we were able to bring Macson in to Be Like Brit with his younger sister and brother, Ginaleda and Ginaldo. Macson immediately took on the role of big brother in Brit’s Home. During nightly reflection with the kids on his second night, he shared that he was happy to now call Be Like Brit his home.

Macson is one of the older boys at Brit’s Home, and he is such a sweet boy who tries to spend time with the older and younger children. He has been working very hard in school and tells us his favorite subjects are math and Creole. Macson has become such a talented artist, and his real passion is art by reproduction. He is very good! He really enjoys working with Mr. Willmann on the large banner art projects!

Marie Cassandre came to us with her sister, Marie Flaure. We had met them both previously but had hesitated to bring them in to Be Like Brit, as they were living with their mother at the time. Their mother had become very ill, and with this news, we decided it was time to bring them both in to Brit’s Home together. Marie Cassandre is very sweet and is a joy to have with us.

Marie Cassandre is so eager to learn English. She spends much of her free time practicing by having English speaking conversations with some of the other older children. She is a very hard worker in school, and she tells us her favorite subject is math. Marie Cassandre is an amazing dancer and loves to perform at the talent shows with some of the other children! She has big plans; she tells us that she wants to be a doctor when she grows up!

Marie Lourdie is the 6th of 9 children. She has 3 younger siblings who are also with us at Be Like Brit, Joobens, Sophonia & Louvens. They first came to us when their then very ill mother was seeking help. Lacking the necessary paperwork, we were unable to even discuss any kind of assistance. Their mother returned to Be Like Brit later, her situation dire than the year before, the mother had gone through all the necessary channels to secure the paperwork we needed. After a home visit it was decided that Marie Lourdie, her siblings needed to come to Be Like Brit.

Marie Lourdie is a very smart girl, always at the top of her class. Her favorite subjects in school are science, reading and math. She and her best friend Venitte are in the same class and enjoy working on their homework together. At Brit’s Home Marie Lourdie enjoys spending time with Dalandya, Marie Flaure & Loobens. She can always be found playing cards, joking around and inventing games to play.

Maya recently moved in and is so happy to be able to call Brit's Home, home. She's really sweet and has kind eyes. She has bonded a lot with our first generation girls, especially Venitte. We can't wait to see what her future holds!

Mirna is a sweet, smart, and thoughtful little girl. She came to Be Like Brit after we visited the home in which she was living and found it to be in complete shambles. Mirna is the eldest of a group of 3 siblings, and keeps a keen eye on her brother, Loobens, and sister, Love Na.

Mirna is a very confident girl at Brit’s Home. She loves being on stage and performing at the talent shows. Her favorite activity is playing musical chairs with the other children. Mirna really enjoys talking about her future and all the goals she is excited to accomplish. She has been excelling in her studies and tells us her favorite subjects at school are math and French. Mirna names her best friends as Sherly and Fredo. The three of them can often be found hanging out together!

Nashca came to us from the mountains, where the level of poverty increases with the elevation. She is half-sister to Sherly, another one of our girls here at Be Like Brit. She’s been in her aunt’s care for some time now, and has needs for which she is unable to provide. Don’t let her small stature fool you! Nashca has a strong personality and is very social! She loves playing soccer and basketball as well as jumping rope and playing with dolls! She’s adorable and sweet and has a smile you just can’t help but fall in love with!

Nashca is a natural performer in Brit’s Home, she LOVES to sing and dance! During worship her beautiful voice carries through the room. Nashca tells us that when she grows up she would like to be a teacher. She really enjoys school and tells us her favorite subject is math. During her down time at Brit’s Home Nashca can often be found hanging around with her best friend Daffecat.

PJ moved into Brit's Home in 2023. He's a little ball of energy and has great charisma. We can't wait to see what his future holds!

Rose is 5 years old and was born on August 17th ,2017. She’s very reserved and is really sweet. Her favorite food is cookies.

Saradina came to Brit’s Home early. Abandoned by her father and a mother who could not provide an education to her or her half-sister, Daphney she very much wanted to come to Be Like Brit. We visited the house where she was living, and it was immediately evident that we needed to bring her back with us. While she struggled the first night, she adjusted well and is thriving in this new environment!

Saradina has such a big heart! She is always lending a helping hand to the other children at Brit’s Home. Saradina can often be found braiding the other girl’s hair with the caregivers! She has been working very hard in school and tells us that her favorite subject is math. Saradina wants to be a teacher when she grows up! She tells us that during down time her favorite thing to do is play with her dolls!

Sherly was brought to Be Like Brit by her aunt, with whom she had been living for several years in a small mountain community near Grand Goâve. Sherly’s father abandoned her family when she was just 1, and she has been living with her aunt since her mother fell ill some time ago and has since been unable to care for her. Sherly’s half-sister, Nashca, also came to Be Like Brit with her. Sherly is very protective of her little sister.

Sherly is a very sweet girl, she is always laughing! She really enjoys school and has been excelling in her studies, she tells us her favorite subject is Math. Sherly’s favorite activity at Brit’s Home is going on family visits! Sherly is a great singer and dancer, she shows off her talents during the Friday night show. She names her favorite friends as Venitte, Dalandya, Steeve, Macson, Marie Flaure, Job and Kerby! They enjoy telling each other secrete and talking about their future!

Shnaider came to Be Like Brit as a result of a community outreach event we held after we learned of a large number of orphaned children living in a town about an hour from us. His mother was killed in the earthquake in 2010, and his father died one year later in a moto accident. Shnaider had been living with a cousin and her family, but she was not able to provide Shnaider with the very basics every child should have access to.

Currently at Brit’s Home Shnaider has been doing wonderful! He is such a sweet boy who is shy and tends to be quiet when in a group. Shnaider tells us his favorite friend is Kerby. The two of them can often be found playing games together at Brit’s Home. Shnaider’s favorite subject at school is social science. During down time he enjoys playing educational games, soccer and dominoes- his favorite game!

Soleïca is 2 years old and was born on February 13th, 2020. She’s very affectionate and loves to smile. Her favorite food is mashed beans.

Valentina is a very sweet little girl who came to us from deplorable conditions in the mountain community nearby Be Like Brit. Her family unable to provide for her, we found she was eligible for the program here at Be Like Brit. She’s in school and is doing better day-by-day! Valentina used to cry a lot and didn’t like to sleep in her bed alone.

Valentina is a fabulous dancer, and she loves to show off her dance moves whenever she gets the chance! Within this past year she has really come out of her shell as her confidence has improved. Valentina enjoys playing with Playdoh, coloring with the other children, and most of all loves to SLEEP! She spends lots of time with Darlandyna, Sandiana and Daya, her roommates and favorite friends at Brit’s Home.

Wensley is 3 years old and was born on August 28th, 2019. He is a bit shy but has been loving Brit's Home and all of his new brother's and sisters.

Wisely was very quiet and shy boy when he first came to Brit’s Home, but we knew that after some time with us he would come out of his shell! He is lucky enough to be here with his little sister, Daffecat, although they had not been living together prior to their arrival here at Be Like Brit.

Wisely is a very good singer, and he won first place in the Brit’s Stars singing competition. He is also very funny and considers himself a comedian. Wisely is currently enrolled in the Be Like Brit Academy where he has been progressing in his studies. He tells us his favorite subject is Math. Wisely adores his little sister Daffecat and is always watching out for her. He tells us she is his best friend. In his free time Wisely enjoys walking around exploring Brit’s Home!