One of the elements of school-based community development at The Children’s Academy is “Community Change Groups.” These groups are primarily for parents and function weekly. They focus on a variety of things, though a central one is respect for women and women’s rights, both at home and in broader society. Last week a new activity […]
May 1st is a celebration of agriculture in Haiti. Despite all the recent gang violence and insecurity, The Children’s Academy held a wonderful agricultural celebration last week. An abundance of beautiful vegetables harvested from local gardens – The Children’s Academy gardens as well as gardens of students’ families – were proudly displayed. And some were […]
This video is from our Partner School, Bèl Platon Community School. Bèl Platon is our most remote parter, located about a day’s journey from Haiti’s capital, on the island of Lagonav in the Bay of Port-au-Prince. Like schools everywhere that care about students becoming actively engaged in their own learning, Bèl Platon struggles to help […]
Given the current circumstances in Haiti, it’s more important than ever that people find reasons for hope. Without hope, it’s almost unimaginable to go on. With this in mind, we’re pleased to share about a community meeting held at The Children’s Academy this month. The meeting was attended by more than 200 people. For so […]
SHOULD I MOVE TO HAITI? It was 1991. I was 27 and a Sales Manager for Panasonic working out of their Chicago office. I was making a good living, contributing financially to causes I believed in, enjoying creature comforts, and hopeful about a financially successful future. I was contemplating my career trajectory. Yet, I was feeling […]
As National Women’s History Month comes to a close, we strongly encourage you to view this compelling performance by The Children’s Academy staff choir. Much like the Wozo youth choir, the Children’s Academy staff choir is about much more than singing together. It is a source of solidarity, bonding, expression, and mutual care in a […]
We hope this message finds you well and safe. Amid the ongoing challenges facing our beloved Haiti, we are reaching out to share a beacon of light that continues to shine brightly in our home community: The Children’s Academy. In times of chaos and uncertainty, The Children’s Academy has remained a steadfast source of safety, […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1706899321870{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Recently at The Children’s Academy, 1st grader, Angeou, did something extraordinary: As a 6-year-old, she spoke her first words since birth. Enrolling in preschool at The Children’s Academy at the tender age of three, Angeou (seen right in kindergarten) presented a unique challenge – she couldn’t speak, yet her understanding illuminated […]
Transparency has always been a key priority at Haiti Partners. 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 for the sixth year in a row we’ve earned a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly Guidestar), showcasing the progress […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705530432152{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Last month The Children’s Academy completed its first annual reading competition with an award ceremony. The competition was launched in November for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. Students who demonstrated strong reading skills were invited to compete with their classmates by reading in public a selected text from a book they […]
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