Our Mission
We envision a Haiti where every child has access to quality education, where no child goes hungry, and where empowered young minds become leaders of positive change.
Lumen Vitae exists to support marginalized students in Haiti through education, nourishment, and holistic care, empowering them to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
We uphold the intrinsic worth of every individual, ensuring that all are valued and uplifted.
Our work is rooted in the teachings of Christ, who calls us to love, serve, and uplift the most vulnerable.
We are dedicated to responsible stewardship of resources, ensuring that every dollar entrusted to us is used effectively for the greatest impact.
Inspired by Christ's example, we serve with open hearts, meeting the needs of the children and families we support with kindness, understanding, and unwavering dedication.
We believe in genuine relationships and honest communication, staying true to our mission while embracing the realities and challenges of our work.
Lumen Vitae was born out of a deep conviction that education can transform lives. Inspired by the resilience of Haitian children and the urgent need for access to schooling, we began as a small initiative and have since grown into a life-changing movement, providing hundreds of students with education, meals, and mentorship
2010 A 7.0 Magnitude earthquake was one more disaster for the poorest country in the western hemisphere which has already suffered from decade of political, economic and social setbacks and inequality.
2011 First group of Jesus Youth, led by Sunil Nadarajan, arrive in Haiti for a mission exploration in collaboration with Caritas In Veritate International, in an attempt to bring aid to internally displaced refugees living in Camp Corail in the city Croix-Des-Bouqets.
2012 After the first few trips, the National Council of Jesus Youth of America propose the launch of an Outreach Child Support project in Haiti working with Fr. Isaia Birollo CS & Yamile Galvis Lopez, a full time missionary working with the Scalabrini Fathers, to provide the resources to educate 25 children from Camp Corail.
2017 Jesus Youth of America creates a subsidiary charitable organization tasked to bring dignity through education to the poorest in the world. Several Jesus Youth leaders come together to form the Board of Directors, appointing Bijo Thomas as the Board President and Brian Mundackal as the Executive Director.
2022 Lumen Vitae is recognized as a Pious Association of the Faithful in Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne for the education and vocational formation of the young people.
2010 A 7.0 Magnitude earthquake was one more disaster for the poorest country in the western hemisphere which has already suffered from decade of political, economic and social setbacks and inequality.
2012 After the first few trips, the National Council of Jesus Youth of America propose the launch of an Outreach Child Support project in Haiti working with Fr. Isaia Birollo CS & Yamile Galvis Lopez, a full time missionary working with the Scalabrini Fathers, to provide the resources to educate 25 children from Camp Corail.
2022 Lumen Vitae is recognized as a Pious Association of the Faithful in Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne for the education and vocational formation of the young people.
2011 First group of Jesus Youth, led by Sunil Nadarajan, arrive in Haiti for a mission exploration in collaboration with Caritas In Veritate International, in an attempt to bring aid to internally displaced refugees living in Camp Corail in the city Croix-Des-Bouqets.
2017 Jesus Youth of America creates a subsidiary charitable organization tasked to bring dignity through education to the poorest in the world. Several Jesus Youth leaders come together to form the Board of Directors, appointing Bijo Thomas as the Board President and Brian Mundackal as the Executive Director.
Board of Directors
Board President VP of Engineering
Executive Director of Lumen Vitae
Director Medical Physicist
Director Medical
Director VP of Programs
Director Engineer
Director Executive Director of Amoris Christi
Director Professor of Medicine
Ex-Officio National Coordinator, of Jesus Youth US
Operational Leadership
Operations Manager
EDE Program Manager
Programs Coordinator
School Relationship Manager
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Bishop of the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau and Miragoâne
Bishop Emeritus of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago
Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Diocese of Chicago
2023-2024
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2022-2023
Annual report
2021-2022
Annual report
2020-2021
Annual report
2019-2020
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Lumen Vitae upholds stewardship and financial accountability as our highest responsibility, ensuring that every donation entrusted to us is used with integrity and purpose.
We are committed to full transparency in how funds are allocated, directing resources efficiently to maximize impact for the children and communities we serve in Haiti. Through rigorous financial oversight, ethical governance, and detailed reporting, we provide donors with the confidence that their contributions directly support education, nourishment, and holistic care.
At Lumen Vitae, we believe that responsible stewardship is not just a duty but a reflection of our commitment to the dignity of every child and the trust placed in us by our supporters.
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