Profile in Partnership: Volunteer Randi Reed

Here’s a short interview with Randi Reed, in which she talks about her experience volunteering with HP over the last couple summers. Randi helped with a variety of school activities as well as in the paper-making social business. Thank you, Randi, for spending time at the Children’s Academy with us and sharing your wonderful spirit […]

Teacher Summit Training 2017

On July 12-14 we held our 6th annual Teacher Summit training in Darbonne, Leogane. This is the largest training we hold all year and the methods covered become the basis for what our schools will work on in the coming school year. Forty two teachers from our schools network participated. The training is organized with and led […]

16th Annual Haiti Open Space conference

The annual Haiti Open Space conference – now in its 16th year – is an opportunity for a group of diverse people from different development sectors (education, community development, environment, entrepreneurship, faith communities, etc…) to get together, share ideas and network around those issues they find most important. This year’s theme is:  How can we work […]

Gratitude from the Graduates

Friend of Haiti Partners, We love celebrating the end of the academic year! Primary school students finish a year of growth in mind, body, and spirit. And we get to celebrate Micah Scholars graduating with their bachelor’s degrees in theology. When I was with them this past weekend, the Micah Scholars wanted to express their […]

Children’s Academy activity sampler video

Curious about what the day-to-day looks like inside HP’s Children’s Academy? Please view this video to see some of the ways we “Help Haitians change Haiti through education” in a school context. Thank you John Engle and Alex Myril for pulling together this footage and thank you to everyone who is making this great work possible!

Quality Schools Program Report – Fall/Winter 2016-17

In this latest Schools Program Report, there is much to celebrate: On February 27th the Children’s Academy held its 5th Anniversary celebration. It was a beautiful day with over 1,000 students, parents and community members coming from all over the area to celebrate. Village Savings and Loan groups continue to flourish at the Children’s Academy. Eight groups currently […]

Vero Beach Educates and Celebrates to Help Haiti

Over 120 people came out to the Northern Trust Bank community room earlier this month to help Haitians change Haiti through education. Guests enjoyed a variety of white and red wines provided by local Vero Beach wine shop Varietals, paired with appetizers from Bistro Fourchette, Citrus Grill, Southern Social, and Wild Thyme Catering. A silent […]

Children’s Academy 5th Anniversary Celebration

The Children’s Academy and Learning Center held its 5th Anniversary celebration last Sunday. It was a beautiful day with over 1,000 people coming from all over the area to celebrate. There was singing, dancing and music by students, teachers, youth and parents, and many speeches celebrating the accomplishments of students and the school. (Pictures below.) Registration […]

Painting with Purpose a great success!

Paint brushes, laughter, and a little bit of wine made for a joyful gathering of Vero Beach locals who came out last night to paint for a purpose! Painting with a Twist of Vero Beach hosted a fundraiser to support the work of Haiti Partners. A huge thank you to those who attended including dedicated […]