HYFAEC 35th Anniversary, Haitian Youth Federation
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A little space. A deeper purpose.

Yes, we saved
this space.

Yeah, we know. It takes up a lot of room.
That’s intentional. And we’re proud of it.

This is our Sabbath column. Inspired by the Adventist Creation Grid, our layout has seven columns. Six carry our stories, photos, and activities. The seventh is set apart as a visual reminder of the Sabbath.

As Seventh-day Adventists, we set aside the seventh day, from Friday sunset to Saturday sunset, for rest, worship, and time with God and one another.

Here at HYFAEC, we want to be intentional about everything we do. Reserving this space is one small way to express our faith and remind ourselves to make room for God, even when life gets busy.

A space set apart. A faith we’re glad to share.

Learn more about our beliefs Explore the Creation Grid

Haitian Youth Federation of Allegheny East Conference

We are HYFAEC.

Rooted in Christ.Connected across generations.

( The heart of HYFAEC )

Our faith. Our people. Our purpose.

21 churches. One shared purpose.

Mission & Vision

21 churches.
One family.

HYFAEC is the Haitian Youth Federation of Allegheny East Conference, a Seventh-day Adventist Youth Society operating under the Haitian Ministerium of Allegheny East Conference. We are a federation of churches, for young people.

We create space for worship, leadership, service, community, and growth across the churches of our federation.

Find your church
Faith and friendship
Every generation belongs
Friendship and fellowship

Leadership

The people who help us serve.

Meet the President and executive team guiding HYFAEC across its churches, ministries, and regions.

Office of the President

Nadege Duvernay

Office of the President

Nadege Duvernay

Special Advisor to the President

nadege@hyfaec.org

Regional vice presidents

Patricia Louis

North Regional Youth Ministries

Patricia Louis

Vice President, North Regional Youth Ministries

patricia@hyfaec.org
Bendy Estime

Central Regional Youth Ministries

Bendy Estime

Vice President, Central Regional Youth Ministries

bendy@hyfaec.org
Lorah Pericles

South Regional Youth Ministries

Lorah Pericles

Vice President, South Regional Youth Ministries

lorah@hyfaec.org

Executive directors

Guerdy Desir

Children's Ministries

Guerdy Desir

Executive Director, Children's Ministries

guerdy@hyfaec.org
Alker-Kelly Antoine

Media & Technology Ministry

Alker-Kelly Antoine

Executive Director, Media & Technology Ministry

alker@hyfaec.org
Meet the full team
Our Values

How we move together.

01

Faith first

Jesus is at the center of our identity and our service.

02

Young people first

Young people are not an afterthought. They are the mission.

03

21 churches. One family.

We celebrate our local communities while growing together as one federation.

04

Leadership

We equip young people to lead with courage, humility, and faith.

05

Service

We put the love of Christ into action in our churches and communities.

06

Worship

We gather to praise God and make space to encounter Him.

07

Community

We build friendships that reach beyond a single gathering.

08

Growth

We encourage the next generation to discover and use their God-given gifts.

Our Story

Thirty-five years.
Still rising.

Join the Community

Faith. Friendship. Fellowship.

The people behind
the memories.

A federation is more than the gatherings on a calendar. It’s the people who worship together, care for one another, and make room for the next generation.

Explore our memories
Every generation belongs · Youth Retreat 2026