Building Relationships Through Service: The Power of Human Connection
At Aslan Youth Ministries, we believe that meaningful, lasting change, whether in New Jersey or 1,500 miles away in Haiti, begins with authentic relationships. In New Jersey, this happens through one-on-one connections between students and their mentors and tutors. In Haiti, it’s reflected in the bonds formed when compassionate individuals and families travel to a place too often overlooked and connect deeply with Haitian children and adults.
While some may question the value of short-term mission trips, our 24 years of experience in Haiti have shown just how transformative they can be for both those who serve and those being served. Every person who has traveled with us has returned home profoundly impacted. When confronted with the immense needs of a nation of 13 million people, it’s impossible not to be moved.
For forty years, Aslan has hosted mission trips for churches, student groups, our youth in our Monmouth County programs, and individuals from across the United States. Each May on Haitian Heritage Month, students from Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, TX join us for two weeks of service, offering day camps for Haitian children and working on key construction projects. Groups from New Jersey, New York, Florida, North Carolina, and Montana have also participated in these life-changing experiences.
Our base in Ouanaminthe, in northeastern Haiti along the Dominican Republic border, remains a safe location for visitors. Aslan’s education center house accommodates up to 36 guests, offering comfortable amenities such as tiled floors, three full bathrooms with flush toilets, and a secure, gated property.
You don’t have to travel halfway around the world to make a lasting impact. Whether flying through the Dominican Republic or into Cap-Haitien via Miami, our mission house is just a few hours from the New York area, a short journey to what many describe as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Comfortable bunk beds with mosquito netting!
