Haiti Partners is thrilled to announce the addition of our latest Board member, Christa Brelsford. Christa is a research scientist studying interactions between social and physical infrastructure systems, particularly in cities. She lives with her husband and two kids (soon to be three!) in Tennessee. Christa has been involved with Haiti Partners for years. Back […]
At Haiti Partners transparency has always been a priority. We believe that transparency encourages accountability, and accountability is vital to doing good work. With this in mind we’re especially pleased to announce that we recently earned a 2019 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, showcasing the progress and results we are making toward our mission. […]
We are excited to announce that both Haiti Partners and our flagship school, the Children’s Academy and Learning Center, made The WorldBlu List of Freedom-Centered Cultures again this year. For Haiti Partners, this is the the 10th year in a row; for the Children’s Academy and Learning Center, it’s the 4th. Founded in 1997, WorldBlu […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557187347186{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Haiti Partners has been named a “Promising Practice” recipient by Character.org, for its Village and Saving and Loan program at the Children’s Academy and Learning Center. Character.org is a Washington D.C. based organization that has become a national leader and advocate for character development across the country and internationally. They have certified […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is Marvens, a fourth grader at the Children’s Academy. For several years now he’s been learning sustainable, permaculture gardening techniques at school. In this picture, he’s applying those techniques in his family’s home garden. And this is what our work is all about: We’re not just educating students to do well in school, we’re […]
Recently we were invited to answer the following question about local ownership at the Children’s Academy. In the course of responding we got into some depth about how we have, and continue to, address this vital issue. Realizing the importance of this question both in the case of the Children’s Academy, but also in international […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Winston Churchill once said “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” This rings true whether it is a gift of time, money, kindness, anything that will make a difference in one’s life. April, Volunteer Appreciation Month, is coming to a close. While we try to express […]
Haiti Partners is honored to be a part of BBB’s Building Trust series and to be featured in their video of the week. Becoming a BBB Accredited Charity was a rigorous, in-depth process, requiring months of engagement at both the staff and board levels. We are grateful for the opportunity to accomplish this and feel stronger […]
The Haiti Partners Children’s Academy and Learning Center opened its doors in the fall of 2012. Its overarching goal is to provide an inspiring example of education-centered, values-based, Haitian-led, sustainable community development for the entire country. Its motto is, “Learning for Life,” by which is meant both an education that (1) provides the skills and […]
We are pleased to announced that we recently received renewed accreditation from one of the leading organizations that evaluate non-profits: the Better Business Bureau. The BBB’s accreditation process is very rigorous. It includes 20 standards broken into four categories: Governance Measuring effectiveness Finances Fundraising & Info To view the full charity review page, click here. This accreditation […]
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