In honor of three dear friends–Judy Bork, Anne Brennaman, and Al Pinter–who each left significant legacy gifts that are furthering Haiti Partners’ work and vision, we’ve begun creating a special Memorial Garden at The Children’s Academy. (see banner photo). Their names, “Albert,” “Judy,” and “Tante Anne” (“Tante” is French for Aunt–she insisted we call her […]
When asked what it’s like out there, Steeven replied, “There is no place like home. The Children’s Academy is my home. I am happy to be back.” This month we honor Steeven, a 10th grader who began at The Children’s Academy in 2012 as a 3-year-old. After escaping gang violence with his father and sister […]
WONDERFUL NEWS: The Children’s Academy 9th graders’ first national exam results just came in and, on the first try ever, 100% OF THE STUDENTS PASSED! Congratulations to The Class of 2028, their excellent teachers, parents, and the entire staff at the school! Check out the reaction at the school when the news first broke in the […]
Children’s Academy closes 23-24 school year with multiple graduations After another challenging year, we are pleased to share that The Children’s Academy was able to conclude on time, including three separate graduations. One was for the 6th graders – the self-named 2031 “Victory” class. One was for the “Banana Class” of kindergarteners who will be […]
Congratulations to the Haiti Partners Children’s Academy Class of 2031 on graduating from elementary school! 🥳🎓❤ As has become the custom at the Children’s Academy, the Class of 2031 got to choose a name for their class in advance of graduation. All 42 students were invited to work together to decide upon a single […]
Children’s Academy has very productive spring semester The last few months have been relatively stable at The Children’s Academy. As a result, it was a very productive spring semester. From organizing community meetings, to planting hundreds of trees, to holding an agricultural fair, to arranging wellness visits, and taking respect for women to a new level through Community Change Groups, we’re […]
We are excited to announce that for the 16th year running Haiti Partners has made The WorldBlu List of Freedom-Centered Organizations! Founded in 1997, WorldBlu is a global academy and community of leaders and organizations committed to freedom and democracy in the workplace. Here’s a quote from HP Co-Director, John Engle: It’s our experience that […]
One of the elements of school-based community development at The Children’s Academy is “Community Change Groups.” These groups are primarily for parents and function weekly. They focus on a variety of things, though a central one is respect for women and women’s rights, both at home and in broader society. Last week a new activity […]
May 1st is a celebration of agriculture in Haiti. Despite all the recent gang violence and insecurity, The Children’s Academy held a wonderful agricultural celebration last week. An abundance of beautiful vegetables harvested from local gardens – The Children’s Academy gardens as well as gardens of students’ families – were proudly displayed. And some were […]
This video is from our Partner School, Bèl Platon Community School. Bèl Platon is our most remote parter, located about a day’s journey from Haiti’s capital, on the island of Lagonav in the Bay of Port-au-Prince. Like schools everywhere that care about students becoming actively engaged in their own learning, Bèl Platon struggles to help […]
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