What Does Being A Godparent Mean to You? JOIN OUR FAMILY
Godparent noun
: a monthly sponsor of Maison de Naissance In Haiti, the meaning associated with a Godparent is symbolically similar to the United States’ interpretation, a child’s caretaker. However, Haitians practice this relationship with a significantly stronger connotation. It is common to hear mothers and fathers referring to their Godparents as komé (co-mother) and kompé (cofather). Kirsty Bourret, Clinical Director elaborates further, “Community ties and bonds are essential within Haitian culture. Family is extensive and unlimited in its boundaries. Accepting to be a Godparent in Haiti is a long lasting, rewarding decision. A Godmother (Marèn), a Godfather (Parèn), their Godchildren and families continually embrace this special connection, a connection as strong as family.” For monthly donors to Maison de Naissance, we choose to evoke the same idea of a long lasting relationship by using the term Godparent. “Just as a Marèn and Parèn ensure children will have all the support they need to thrive and advance throughout their lives, your role as our extended family member will mean Maison de Naissance will have the means to thrive and advance in its goal to improve the health and well being of the mothers and babies in Haiti.”
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Monthly Godparent Donations
= $2,500
“We cannot reach women in need without ongoing monthly giving.” - Betsy Wickstrom, Co-Founder & Board President
Monthly Godparent Donations
= $15,000