An American nurse and her child were kidnapped near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday, according to the nonprofit organization where the woman works and where her husband serves as director.
El Roi Haiti, a Christian humanitarian organization, has identified the woman as Alix Dorsainvil. Her husband and the child's father, Sandro Dorsainvil, is the organization's founder and director of operations in Haiti. Originally from New Hampshire, Alix Dorsainvil lived and worked in Port-au-Prince as a nurse at the, which aims to expand access to affordable education and teaches a faith-based curriculum, according to the nonprofit.
"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," the statement continued."Thank you for your support and compassion during this on-going situation. We would request that no attempts be made to contact the family for comment at this time."
Federal officials in the United States confirmed they are aware of the kidnapping report and in contact with Haitian authorities.
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