MEET DIEULA

My name is Dieula Estival, I am 22 years old. I was born in Ouanaminthe, Haïti, where I am currently living. I was welcomed into Danita’s Children’s Center in 2004, when I was 2 and a half years old, after my mom and dad passed away. Growing up at Danita's Children Center, I was blessed to receive an outstanding education at Hope for Haiti School, where I was encouraged to dream big and hope to be an agent of change in Haïti.

 I graduated high school in 2021 and I began assisting the Field Director, working alongside her to help with the organization's operations, while I waited for an opportunity to attend college. I’ve also worked with the wonderful disabled children who live on campus and I’ve volunteered at the malnutrition program at the hospital on campus. I’ve also led the Sunday School Program for the kids at our church. My relationship with God gives me the desire to serve and lead others.  

Now I am praying that God will open the doors for me to attend college in the US. I have dreamed of going to college for as long as I can remember but it was only recently that I learned about Hope College when one of my brothers from Danita’s was accepted in the fall of 2023. I dream of joining him at Hope College because I want to study nursing, and they have an excellent program! People in Haiti are suffering from all kinds of diseases, and unfortunately hospitals are not offering great medical care to the communities. 

I hope to become a nurse so I can return to my country and work with medical organizations to benefit Haitians. I dream of being part of something bigger than myself, and with your support, I can strive to improve the lives of Haitians through excellent medical care.