Youth Choir Sings – Happy New Year from Haiti Partners!

December 31, 2011 We finish this year with profound gratitude for our friends and colleagues in Haiti, the U.S., Canada, and around the world. We start the New Year excited about what is ahead in our journey together. We pray that 2011 is marked by peace, joy, and hope for you and your loved ones. […]

WORLDBLU Team in Haiti

December 25, 2011 My co-workers and I (John Engle) were thrilled to host in Haiti the WorldBlu team December 10-17. Their training on organizational and workplace democracy for our partner school leadership teams and for 35 people in our LEADERS Program was incredible. We are so grateful to Vista Hermosa Foundation for making their visit […]

Youth Choir Sings – Merry Christmas from Haiti Partners!

December 24, 2011 At this time of year as we remember God’s love being with us in Jesus, we’re filled with gratitude and hope. It’s also a time for us to thank you for your generous commitment to helping people in Haiti. We’re deeply grateful to have friends and partners like you. Here is a […]

The Better Beard At Christmas

December 19, 2011 The following is an excerpt from an article written for InterVarsity USA by Kent Annan I’ve never donned a beard or red suit for Christmas. So far that’s my personal line. But something happens when you have kids. Categories of cool, kitsch, hip, or tacky no longer matter much. It’s a short […]

WorldBlu Team in Haiti

December 12, 2011 My co-workers and I (John Engle) are having a wonderful time hosting WorldBlu team in Haiti this week. They’re putting photos and updates on their Facebook page. Click here. We are so grateful to Vista Hermosa Foundation for making their visit possible. In addition to them participating in Open Haiti Camp open […]

Circles of Change Video

This 3-minute video provides an explanation of the two methods that we use in our Circles of Change training: Reflection Circles (influenced by Touchstones Discussions) and Open Space Technology.

Community Open Space Meeting at Children’s Academy

December 5, 2011 Yesterday’s community open space meeting on future site of Children’s Academy convened more than 300 people. The meeting opened with Haiti Partners Youth Choir singing welcome song and closed with them too. Participants and planning committee were thrilled with the meeting. Notes were taken, will be typed up and will shape philosophy […]

Children’s Academy – Community Engagement

December 4, 2011 It’s exciting to see community involvement in construction of Children’s Academy. Below is video and photos of foundation being dug and also of folks clearing land in preparation for a large open space community meeting to discuss “The Role of Education in Development of a Community.” Below that is a video of […]

Fabulous Haiti Video – Tragedy and Hope

December 4, 2011 The Kenbe La Foundation was founded by New Zealander Emily Sanson-Rejouis in honor of her husband Emmanuel (Haitian) and their two small children, Kofie-Jade (5) and Zenzie (3) who lost their lives in the 2010 earthquake. Click here to read this story of tragedy and hope that brings tears to my (John) […]

Haiti Partners and WeTopia Spread Joy to Children in Haiti!

December 1, 2011 Haiti Partners is pleased to announce a new partnership with Sojo Studios, makers of the new Facebook game, WeTopia.  WeTopia represents an innovative new approach to “social gaming”, where players spread joy in the real world while having fun in the game.  As they build their virtual communities, players gather “Joy,” which […]