A nurse from New Hampshire and her child were allegedly kidnapped in Haiti Thursday, according to the non-profit she works for.
Alix Dorsainvil and her child were kidnapped the morning of July 27 near the El Tio Haiti’s Port au Prince campus, the faith-based humanitarian group announced.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family. Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus,” said the nonprofit in a statement on its website.
“My name is Alix. I’m a nurse from New Hampshire, but now I live in Haiti,” Dorsainvil says in a video describing herself on the organization’s website. “Sandro invited me to come to the school to do some nursing for some of the kids. He said that was a big need they had.”
Alix serves as the group’s community health nurse and is married organization’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory to Haiti, telling Americans in the country to leave, citing kidnapping threats.
“Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities, and even convoys have been attacked. Kidnapping cases often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed during kidnappings. Victim’s families have paid thousands of dollars to rescue their family members.” said the travel advisory in part.
El Roi Haiti “exists to raise up Haitian leaders who will strengthen families, restore relationships, and build healthy communities that function according to God’s design and purpose” according to the nonprofit’s mission statement.
The nonprofit also asked that people refrain from speculating on social media about the situation in order to protect Alix and her child.
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