“Children are a very important part of society and too often overlooked,” said Haiti Partners’ newest volunteer, Liesl Jones. “I enjoy helping children, no matter where life finds them, and this is what first drew me to Haiti Partners.” Eager to help, Liesl has generously volunteered for two afternoons a week since beginning last November. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1587502822905{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]While our main school project is the Children’s Academy, we also partner with 6 independent Haitian schools who share our educational vision. Lacking our own staff on the ground at these schools, and, as ever, wanting to respect their autonomy, rather than come up a plan for how they should use their […]
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer you vote every day about the community you want to live in. ~ Anonymous “I’m blessed,” will be the first words said in a greeting from Anna-Maria Schaefer (pictured above to the right of HP Board member, […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1586818995051{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]On this #ThrowbackTuesday, we celebrate some of our Partner Schools’ accomplishments. In recent months, two of the Partner Schools – Bèl Platon and Cabois Community Schools – acquired the resources to establish meal programs, through Haiti Partners’ network (thank you Schools Count Corp!) and other supporters as well. Each school day, hundreds […]
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 2020 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, showcasing the progress and results we are making toward our mission. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1586893971190{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]COVID-19 is coming soon to Haiti. As of now, there are only 15 known cases but we suspect that is a tiny fraction as there’s hardly been any testing. Haiti’s healthcare system is in no position to deal with COVID-19. The only hope is prevention. Toward that end, this is what we […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1584567561120{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]March 17, 2020 Haiti’s Current Situation While many Caribbean countries have cases of Coronavirus, Haiti is among those that do not. At least not that authorities are aware of. The neighboring Dominican Republic has 21 cases as of today. Haiti shut its borders to the DR yesterday in an effort to contain […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1580863373241{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As here in the US we begin the long slog that is the primary season of our national democratic process, we thought we’d share a video demonstrating the wonderful monotony of our Village Savings and Loan (VSL) groups. This short video is of the 5th grade VSL group at the Children’s Academy. […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1580862637198{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] We remember Haiti’s January 12, 2010 earthquake like it was yesterday. We give thanks that our family was spared. We honor all who passed and were victims. We are grateful to be in partnership with such committed and capable Haitians and to have the support of faithful donors. So much has […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1578417016847{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] “I’m proud to be at a school where I’m learning things that are helping me to have a better life and a better future.” ~ Marvens, Children’s Academy 5th grader We want to share with you a story of hope in the midst of the continued strife and extreme hardship in […]
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