Two years ago, Esther St-Félix and her family lost everything. Displaced by violence in Haiti, they eventually found refuge in the neighborhood surrounding The Children’s Academy, where we welcomed them into our school community. Since then, Esther and her family have faced many challenges, and her story is one worth celebrating. Esther is 15 […]
The results are official: For the 3rd year running, every single 9th-grader at The Children’s Academy passed the Ministry of Education’s national exam! This 100% pass rate is a remarkable achievement. In Haiti, the national exam system is high-stakes and notoriously rigorous, with typical class pass rates ranging between 66% and 75%. Achieving a perfect […]
Earlier this month The Children’s Academy held a series of Summer Camp activities. This year’s activities had both educational and practical goals – goals that gave students and parents an opportunity not only to learn employable skills, but also to contribute to the school’s growth and improvement. Furniture Making: As it grows, each year the […]
We are excited to announce that for the 20th 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 […]
At just 16 years old, Kendy is more than the top goal scorer in The Children’s Academy’s 2026 Interclass Soccer Championship. He is a powerful reminder of what hope, opportunity, and community can accomplish. An 8th-grade student, Kendy came to The Children’s Academy after violence and armed groups forced many families to flee their communities […]
We are very proud to share about the graduation of this year’s Community Change Group participants after completing their intensive six-month training! The graduation was a beautiful celebration, complete with the awarding of certificates. What are Community Change Groups?At the heart of our “school-based community development model,” these groups bring together parents, local adults, […]
In Haiti, preschool and kindergarten can be the first places children experience stability, security, and the freedom to simply be kids. Here, they begin to develop confidence and curiosity and are empowered to dream beyond their circumstances and imagine a brighter future. Meet one of these dreamers, Jessica (we’ve changed her name for privacy reasons). […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day at The Children’s Academy On International Women’s Day, The Children’s Academy celebrated girls shaping Haiti’s future. Students participated in, “Education is Conversation,” through which they learn to lead, listen, and collaborate. Nadia, an 8th grader, led a discussion on the role of women in society. Together, they explored leadership, respect, and […]
We invite you to read another of Co-Director, John Engle’s, short writings. This one is entitled “Learning Unknowing – Belief at the edge of mystery,” and details some of his earliest experiences upon just arriving in Haiti in 1991. Here’s an excerpt. ~~~~~~~ … The mountains rise spectacularly from the coast, lush and […]
May 1st is Agriculture & Labor Day in Haiti. To mark this, last week The Children’s Academy held an agriculture/book/cultural fair. To broaden its impact on the wider school community, we invited three neighboring schools to send students and parents to enjoy and participate in the celebration. An abundance of beautiful vegetables were harvested from […]
