Nashville man on a mission to rescue children amidst gang violence in Haiti

In a stark reminder of the escalating violence and instability in Haiti, a Nashville man has been working tirelessly to save children caught up in the chaos. Haiti, in the throes of a state of emergency, sees its capital Port-au-Prince crippled by violent gang attacks and a vehement struggle over political power.

Jeff Ponchillia, who splits his time between Haiti and the U.S., paints a bloody picture of the current situation, "There's dead bodies everywhere. It's literally like a civil war and it's just the gangs, and it's gotten worse," as WKRN reported. Amidst the turmoil, Ponchillia—a beacon of hope to many—was there just weeks ago, witnessing the dire conditions firsthand.