[Video] Wozo Choir commemorates 15th anniversary of Haiti earthquake
If you follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram perhaps you saw the video we posted on January 12, the 15th anniversary of Haiti’s terrible earthquake. The video documents activities that the students did with teachers during the week leading up to the day to honor those who died and those who lost loved ones. […]
[Video] Merry Christmas from The Children’s Academy Wozo Youth Choir!
On behalf of the over 1500 students we serve each day in Haiti, and their families and communities: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you a warm, loving, and joyous holiday. With deep gratitude, ~ Your friends at Haiti Partnershttps://youtu.be/MapvQV29qMM
Appreciative Parent Gifts Children’s Academy Fresh Tomatoes
From the day we opened The Children’s Academy in September 2012, we’ve taught students and parents sustainable gardening techniques in the school gardens. As food became scarcer in Haiti and prices soared during COVID, we expanded the school garden program to make agricultural technicians and water catchment systems available to students’ families. This increased local […]
Children’s Academy Celebrates Legacy Donors with Memorial Garden
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 […]
Welcome back, Steeven!
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 […]
100% of Children’s Academy 9th graders pass nat’l exam on first try!
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 […]
Impact Update – Summer 2024
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 […]
Celebrating the Class of 2031 – The Victory Class
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 […]
Impact Update – Spring 2024
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 […]
Haiti Partners makes WorldBlu List of Most Freedom-Centered Organizations 16th year in a row!
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 […]