Pinson (Haiti) — Pinson is a small village located in the community of Dessalines, in the Artibonite Department. Dessalines is known for being the place where Jean Jacques Dessalines, one of the Leaders of Haitian revolution, proclaimed Haiti’s independence in January 1804. Life in Pinson is likely centered around agriculture. Residents grow local products such as rice, onions, tomatoes, bananas, plantain, yuca, eggs plant, roots, vegetables, sugar cane. The number of students at the Pinson school is small and many are younger children. Even with this, the school offers quality education, a good meal, and Christian discipleship. A Christian influence in this area is very important.