American Nurse and Child Kidnapped in Haiti, Christian Humanitarian Aid Organization Reports
In a shocking turn of events, an American nurse and her child have been abducted in Haiti, according to El Roi Haiti, the Christian humanitarian aid organization she works for. Alix Dorsainvil, wife of El Roi Haiti Director Sandro Dorsainvil, and their child were reportedly kidnapped on Thursday morning.
The incident took place while the two were serving in their community ministry on El Roi Haiti’s campus near the capital city of Port-au-Prince. El Roi Haiti expressed deep concern for Alix and her child, describing her as a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and its people as her friends and family.
Originally from New Hampshire, Alix Dorsainvil moved to Haiti after her husband invited her to a Haitian school to provide nursing care for the children. She has tirelessly served as a school and community nurse, bringing relief to those who are suffering in the name of Jesus, according to the organization’s statement.
The United States authorities have been made aware of the abductions and are actively working with Haitian authorities and U.S. government interagency partners, according to a statement given to CNN by a State Department spokesperson. The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas remains a top priority for the U.S. Department of State and its embassies and consulates worldwide.
The kidnapping of an American nurse and her child in Haiti has shocked the international community, highlighting the dangerous situations faced by individuals working in humanitarian aid organizations. Efforts are underway to locate and secure the release of Alix Dorsainvil and her child, and the hope is that they will be reunited with their family soon.