Our Journey

Gama and Angela met in 2001 (while Angela was on a mission trip to Haiti).   Gama grew up in Haiti and had experience working in missions with his uncle and spiritual father, Rev. Lexidan Edme of Mission of Hope International.  Early on, Gama developed a heart to help other Haitian children, like himself.  So you can see God’s plan at work even before the two met.  Angela knew at a young age that God was calling her to be a full time missionary. Gama and Angela's relationship grew and in March of 2006, they married in Haiti where they first fell in love.

The couple resided in Athol, Massachusetts for 5 years.  During that time Gama worked  stateside saving money to send home to his beloved Haitian family.  He became very restless while living in the states.  It wasn’t long before he heard the desperate cries of the Haitian people calling him home.  Gama remembered his promise to the Lord, to sow his life as a seed into Haiti. He knew it was time to return, so he along with his wife Angela and their son Nathan returned to Haiti in 2011. Together they are devoted to the cause of Christ in helping the Haitian people.  The Parayson family now reside in the beautiful mountains of Haiti with their two children Nathan and Nyah.

From the beginning, Tree of Hope Haiti was built on three main projects:

Water – providing clean, accessible water to the community.
House Building – constructing safe, dry, homes for families in need.
Child Sponsorship – giving children access to education they otherwise would not have.

These three pillars remain at the heart of what we do and continue to grow year after year. As we faithfully stewarded what God entrusted to us, He began to expand the vision. Community outreach became a natural extension of our work, with events hosted at our guesthouse that poured into local families, children, and church leaders. As these outreaches grew, so did the need for space—and in 2018, the TOHH Pavilion was built to meet that need.

With that, Community Outreach became our fourth main branch of ministry, focused on spiritual growth, discipleship, and connection. The Pavilion has hosted Bible studies, summer camps, school supply drives, medical clinics, financial peace training, and much more. But God wasn’t done expanding.

From Preparation to Possibility!

In 2020, Tree of Hope Haiti purchased land with a God-given vision to build a Trade School where young people could receive practical, hands-on training and discover hope for a brighter future.

When political unrest and instability delayed our construction plans, we didn't let the land go to waste. Instead, we began preparing the soil—both physically and spiritually. What seemed like a delay became a divine opportunity to sow seeds of hope in the ground and in the lives of those we serve.

Over the years, we have watched God's faithfulness unfold. In 2023, a water cistern was built, and in 2025, Hope Farm was officially established, complete with a chicken coop designed to house 700 chickens. In 2026, we celebrated another major milestone—the completion of the property's security wall!

But the story doesn't end there. God has opened another door!

Through an unexpected opportunity, Tree of Hope Haiti has purchased additional land near the ocean that will be dedicated to building our future Trade School! This allows our original property to continue growing as Hope Farm, with dreams of expanding agriculture, livestock, and sustainable opportunities for our community.

One vision has now blossomed into two incredible opportunities—one to grow food and another to grow futures!

As we move forward with Phase 2—building the Trade School itself—we remain committed to our mission of educating, equipping, and empowering the next generation.

What began with a step of faith in 2013 is becoming something greater than we imagined. 

Thank you for walking alongside us, believing in this vision, and helping us bring lasting hope to the people of Haiti.

The journey continues, and the best is yet to come!