She watched poverty destroy dreams in Haiti. Then she fought back

Imagine being forced out of school because your family couldn't afford just $1. For Miquette McMahon, that was reality growing up in poverty-stricken Haiti. But God had a bigger plan for her life.

In this powerful interview, McMahon shares her extraordinary journey from poverty and heartbreak to faith, hope and purpose.

Her family endured unimaginable suffering, including the death of a sibling from malnutrition and the heartbreaking decision to give two of her sisters up for adoption. But McMahon trusted God along the way and went on to found an incredible ministry.

Today, she is the founder of Teach Haiti, a Christ-centered nonprofit providing education, meals, faith-based instruction and career training to more than 750 children. Here's her powerful story. 

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