In November 2009 Br. Jim Boynton, SJ, was missioned to northern Haiti to serve refugees through the Jesuit Foi et Joie school system. On January 12, 2010, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated the capital city of Port-au-Prince 80 miles away. The next day, the Jesuit superior in the area sent Br. Jim an email saying, “I want you to bring doctors immediately.”

Filled with fear and faith, Br. Jim connected with a group of Jesuit-educated former soldiers and health care professionals called Team Rubicon and headed into the heart of the crisis to serve the greatest needs. In this brief video, Br. Jim shares his story and his mission to help rebuild Haiti through education and service.