Initiatives
Now Is The Time For Us To Act
Today, our planet faces its greatest challenges in health, economy, equity and environment. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of Resolution 70/1 of the United Nations General Assembly, define common global priorities and aspirations, agreed upon by governments around the world. These targets are set to be achieved by 2030 and represent an unprecedented opportunity to put the world on a path for all.
Sustainable Development Goals
Global Effort
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) seek to mobilize global efforts around a common set of goals and targets. The SDGs call for worldwide action among governments, business and civil society to end poverty and create a life of dignity and opportunity for all, within the boundaries of the planet.
Creativity
SDGs explicitly call on all sectors to apply their creativity and innovation to solve sustainable development challenges. The success relies heavily on action and collaboration by all actors.
Opportunity
SDGs present an opportunity for all organizations, individuals. The Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. The Goals interconnect and in order to leave no one behind, it is important that we achieve each Goal and target by 2030.
Solutions for Future Generations
Our Commitment
We are working to create sustainable change in all of the work that we do. Check out some examples of how our programs and volunteers are making an impact around the world.
Zero Hunger
Our nutritional programs in Haiti provide orphanages with food each quarter and ensure its adequate and timely supply.
Well-being
Headwaters Relief Organization provided psychosocial support and ran medical clinics at Syrian and Afghan refugee camps in Greece.
Mental Health
The New Orleans Mental Health Resource Center focuses on providing access to mental health resources to people in one of the more impoverished communities in America.
Reduced Inequities
We are promoting access to quality education for children in Haiti and Liberia. Headwaters Relief Organization is providing sponsorship for tuition, books, school supplies and uniforms to children attending school
Employment Opportunities
In Liberia, Headwaters is creating job opportunities for those in Monrovia in the areas of social services and health care.
Peace & Justice
We partnered with artist JR and the Inside Out Project to bring awareness to the Somali Immigrant community in Minneapolis showcasing the personalities, creativity, and patriotism of this dynamic community.
Economic Growth
Headwaters has provided employment opportunities and have hired local people for our work in New Orleans, Haiti, Greece and Liberia.
Health and Well-Being
In Liberia, Headwaters is creating job opportunities for those in Monrovia in the areas of social services and health care.
Sponsor a Future Through the Haiti Children’s Support Program
Headwaters Relief Organization’s Haiti Children’s Support Program supports children at Lifed Christian Orphanage in Haiti through long-term sponsorship, education assistance, health and nutrition support, and collaboration with trusted Haitian-led partners.
Sponsorship creates a personal connection with a child while also supporting shared program needs. This model promotes equity, protects dignity, and ensures responsible use of resources.
Why Sponsor?
Haiti continues to face significant humanitarian and security challenges that affect education, healthcare access, nutrition, and family stability. Many children face barriers to consistent schooling and safe, supportive living conditions.
The Headwaters Relief Organization Haiti Children’s Support Program provides long-term, community-based support through trusted local partners. Sponsorship helps children access education, healthcare, nutrition support, and other essential services while strengthening broader systems of care within the community.
Your sponsorship helps provide:
Education
Tuition, uniforms, books, and school supplies
Health and Nutrition
Basic healthcare access, nutritional support, and wellness monitoring
Basic Needs
Hygiene supplies, clean water support, and emergency assistance
How the Program Works
Sponsors commit to supporting a child for one year. Payments may be made monthly at $30, biannually at $180, or annually at $360.
Sponsors may request a child profile or have a child assigned based on current program needs. Contributions are managed by Headwaters Relief Organization and distributed through Lifed Christian Orphanage with established accountability systems.
Support is holistic, not transactional. Funds support both individual children and shared program needs to prevent inequality, protect dignity, and strengthen overall care. Program activities and financial oversight are monitored through ongoing coordination between Headwaters Relief Organization and local program leadership.
Consistent with Headwaters Relief Organization’s 100% model, sponsorship funds are directed toward approved program expenses supporting children, education, nutrition, healthcare, and related program operations.
READY TO SPONSOR?
Staying Connected as a Sponsor
Sponsors may receive:
- Program updates
- Child progress summaries
- Program stories and photographs
- Opportunities to write letters when appropriate and safe
To protect children and maintain program integrity, direct financial transfers or personal contact outside established program channels are not permitted.
Child Protection and Ethical Commitment
Headwaters Relief Organization is committed to protecting children’s safety, privacy, and dignity. The program follows safeguarding practices that include privacy and consent standards, trauma-informed approaches, cultural respect, and partner oversight.
Photos, stories, and child updates are shared only with appropriate consent and with safeguards to protect children’s privacy and dignity.
Although violence affects parts of Haiti, the program operates through trusted local partners who understand local conditions. Program activities and locations are reviewed regularly to support safety and operational continuity.
The program is designed to support long-term outcomes rather than short-term relief. Through education, health, and community-based support, Headwaters Relief Organization and Lifed Christian Orphanage aim to contribute to stability and resilience for children and their communities.