Impact Summit

October 2, 2026 | 7:15 AM | Lutheran Church of Hope

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Carl Link from the Memorial Lutheran short term mission team is visiting on his fifth trip to Haiti. As a man of action, Carl loves to encourage those in need using his various talents. Written below are some of his thoughts showcasing his love for the Haitian people.

To read the team’s previous blog, click here.

Here I am in Haiti. What an exciting adventure! This is a beautiful country full of people with hope. Let’s do what we can do to help them with the dream of a life free of poverty and strife. Let’s see if we can find ways they can have their own personal economic freedoms through work and availability of resources. I can see possibilities. I have hope. Peace to you!

A street side boutique

Leather sheath for sale

Window view

Waterfall

Many Hands

The Many Hands Editorial Team is a collective of dedicated staff, local leaders, and operational experts working directly on the ground in Pella, Des Moines, Haiti, and Abaco. United by a shared mission to be Love in Action, our team provides transparent, data-driven insights into sustainable community development. Every field report, impact update, and educational guide we publish is rooted in our daily work alongside these communities. We are committed to answering your hardest questions and sharing the real, unpolished stories of how local leaders are breaking cycles of poverty and transforming their neighborhoods from the inside out.