The Start of Change

In Haiti if you are going to advocate for child protection you will quickly run against the root of the problem – the fact that often parents are absent. For Magalie Boyer, who has spent her lifetime advocating for the rights of children in Haiti, that’s a problem that can’t be answered by a policy or law. […]
Reflections on the Children’s Academy 3rd Anniversary by John Engle and Alex Myril

John Engle and Alex Myril reflect on the Children’s Academy 3rd Year Anniversary, along with some highlights of the day (dancing, lots and lots of dancing!). It was a wonderful celebration, with thousands of students, parents, community members, local officials and supporters on hand. Thank you to everyone who has helped and continues to help […]
Joy and Puppets at the Children’s Academy

There are many needs in Haiti. But one that is often overlooked is the need for joy. Children are born with a capacity for joy – ceaselessly seeking out opportunities to play, express their curiosity, and exercise their imaginations. At Haiti Partners, we feel that joy is not only natural to kids, but essential to their […]
A Reason to Strut

Schools that strive to reform the way that children learn face problems that traditional schools don’t face. There’s discipline that must seem as though it comes easily to teachers who can simply spank, paddle, or use other forms of violence. The teachers of ADECA were facing such a challenge. They were organizing activities that require […]