New accreditations from BBB and ECFA!
We are pleased to announced that Haiti Partners recently received accreditation from two of the leading organizations that evaluate non-profits: the Better Business Bureau and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. It is a rigorous process to achieve these accreditations – there are 20 standards to meet for the BBB alone! – and that makes us […]
Reflections after two weeks in Haiti from volunteer Adrian Saiz
Haiti Partners is thrilled to have Adrian Saiz, a recent graduate of the University of Southern California, volunteering at the Children’s Academy for the month of January. Here are Adrian’s reflections after his first two weeks in Haiti. I’ve been in Haiti for 2 weeks now. With only two more weeks to go in my stay, I […]
Entrepreneurship Program Background and Update
Since our beginning, Haiti Partners has been committed to entrepreneurship as a means to help Haitians change Haiti. We have sought to nurture a “can-do” spirit and cultivate the belief that each person can become an agent of change – a changemaker – in their own life and the life of their community. And today, […]
To hew a stone of hope…
In spite of the tremendous challenges still facing Haiti, the life and work of Dr. King remind us that there is no injustice that cannot be overcome by hope and love. In each of our Micah Scholars, and in so many of the teachers and leaders we work with, the legacy of Dr. King lives […]
Abelard’s Journey
Abelard Xavier has been an engaged, exemplary member of Haiti Partners’ network of educators and community leaders for over 15 years. Initially drawn into our work through his interest in the Reflection Circles collaborative leadership program, he is a capable, trusted colleague, and a good friend. He has played key roles in many important projects […]
Artisan Paper Social Business in Haiti Seeks Entrepreneurial Hand-Made Paper-Making Partner
Haiti needs your help and through Haiti Partners, your help can make a real difference! Do you have expertise in entrepreneurial businesses? Do you have a background in producing artisan paper in a business setting? Do you possess a passion for an underserved population that needs supporters who believe in them? If these questions […]
Six years on…
Today marks the 6th anniversary of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. For everyone in Haiti it’s a time of memorial and solemn reflection. It’s also a time to renew our resolve to work in partnership with Haitians to help Haiti rebuild toward a brighter future. We’re proud to say that since 2010, a great deal has […]
Aftershocks and Fear
As we come to the 6th anniversary of Haiti’s earthquake, I’m reflecting on the many who lost their lives. The many whose lives were changed by who and what they lost. I’m also thinking of the courage of those who survived, including those we get to call colleagues and friends. Below is something I wrote […]
Seven highlights of what you made possible in 2015
Because of you 2015 was an incredible year for Haiti Partners: Micah Scholars Graduate! – Our first 13 students graduated from seminary and are now working in churches and businesses while incorporating their training on women’s and children’s rights. In August we accepted a new class of 5 Scholars. Children’s Academy and Learning Center Grows – to 153 […]
This is why your gift matters.
With Haiti’s long, troubled past, it’s reasonable to ask: What can my gift do to help? Does it even matter? Well, we believe it does and – with the help of a few of our teachers at the Children’s Academy – we created a video to explain why. If you find this case compelling – and […]