On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women around the world and the next generation of girls shaping Haiti’s future. At The Children’s Academy, students learn more than academics — they learn how to lead, listen, and work together. Nadia, an 8th grader, recently led a discussion on the role of women in society. Together, […]
Despite the ongoing uncertainty in Haiti, the kindergarten courtyard at The Children’s Academy was recently filled with laughter, joy, and handmade Kanaval masks. Using limited resources but endless creativity, our teachers ensured every child felt safe and celebrated. In a time when many children cannot attend school due to insecurity, these moments are precious. […]
Dear Friends, I write you today to let you know that I’m in the process of writing a book. The working title is, Our Moment is now: Hershey to Haiti: Life, Legacy, and Leadership in a World at a Crossroads. I’m excited about this new project and hope to engage you as well. […]
Transparency has long been a central priority at Haiti Partners. We know that transparency builds accountability, and accountability is essential to achieving meaningful impact. With that commitment in mind, we’re proud to share that for the 8th consecutive year, we have earned Candid’s (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency. This distinction highlights the measurable progress we’re […]
We want to pause and simply say Thank You. This photo captures two Children’s Academy students standing proudly in the school garden, hands full, smiles wide, hearts light. At The Children’s Academy, we choose joy over fear, even in uncertain times. We choose to take responsibility for feeding both our minds and our bodies, knowing […]
After gathering feedback from recent attendees, we’ve scheduled the fourth edition of Music for Good on a Friday in March! Please save the date for this fun and inspiring artist showcase benefitting students in Haiti. Friday, March 20, 2026 | 7-9pmEnglewood Hershey1219 W End Ave | Hershey, PA We are actively seeking early […]
On January 12, at 4:53 p.m. ET, 16 years ago, Haiti experienced one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern history. Today, we pause to remember and honor the hundreds of thousands of people who lost their lives, as well as the countless families and loved ones forever changed by that tragic day. January 12, […]
Haiti Partners is humbled and honored to be on this list. We love being a part of the WorldBlu network. We are profoundly grateful for all of you with us in this work. Your support for students, families, and communities in Haiti means the world to us. Hats off to WorldBlu founder, Traci Fenton, for the vision […]
“We are grateful that we can hold onto books and not guns.”– Children’s Academy Students, Lens & Max We’d like to share a moment that deeply touched us, a moment captured in the above photo of Children’s Academy friends, Lens & Max. Lens and Max’s joy for learning lights up every classroom they enter. […]
Freedom at work and workplace democracy have been animating concepts at Haiti Partners since the beginning. In 2011, we had the pleasure of hosting Traci Fenton, founder of WorldBlu, in Haiti. John attended WorldBlu’s first conference in Washington, D.C. more than 20 years ago and has stayed involved with the organization and network ever since. […]
