Meet LBS Alum: Jasmine

Jasmine describes Les Bons Samaritains (LBS) as the place where she lived “the best moments of her life.”

From her earliest days at LBS through her graduation from CJMS in 2016, school was more than a stepping stone. It was a space where she felt safe, supported, and deeply connected, so much so that even now, returning brings a sense of home.

“It’s here that I feel good – at LBS,” Jasmine says.

Her memories are vivid: summer camps filled with music and laughter, friendships that felt like family, and the presence of Dr. Mortel, whose care extended beyond the classroom in ways that stayed with her long after she left.

After graduating, Jasmine set her sights on building a future through education. She pursued training in bank technology, determined to create stability for herself, but struggled to find a job in the field.

At the same time, life demanded more of her. When her father passed away in 2022, Jasmine stepped into a new role within her family, supporting her mother and siblings while navigating her own path.

Instead of pausing her life, she adapted it. Today, Jasmine runs a small business from her home, selling clothing and finding creative ways to generate income. Alongside that, she has built an online community where she connects with others navigating the daily stress and uncertainty of life in Haiti.

Her work—both online and offline—is rooted in the same principle: keep moving, keep creating, keep going. Despite the challenges she faces, Jasmine radiates resilience, gratitude, and initiative. Instead of waiting for ideal circumstances or perfect opportunities, she builds with what she has.

“I’ll always continue and never give up,” Jasmine says. “You have to work hard to achieve your dreams. I can’t sit down and wait. I have to create to keep moving forward.”

That mindset isn’t just something she says; it’s something she lives every day.

She also remains deeply connected to the LBS community that helped shape her. She speaks not only of what she received, but of what she hopes to give back to the next generation of students walking the same halls she once did.

“I think that the other alumni–we are continuing with his dream. We will continue to work for that,” Jasmine says.