It has been another extremely difficult year in Haiti, especially in the greater Port-au-Prince area. The Children’s Academy, located in the mountains south of Port-au-Prince, has faced significant unrest, providing a constant source of uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. Despite these intense challenges, this International Women’s Day – Saturday, March 8 – we are pleased […]
With sadness we mourn the recent loss of Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne d’Argent, known as Frankétienne. Frankétienne was a Haitian writer, poet, playwright, and painter. He is recognized as one of Haiti’s leading writers and playwrights in both French and Haitian Creole, and is “known as the father of Haitian letters”. In his memory, […]
Haiti Partners is proud to share that, for the third time running, we have met BBB Wise Giving Alliance’s 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. Becoming a BBB Accredited Charity was a rigorous, in-depth process, requiring months of engagement at both the staff and board levels. We are grateful for the opportunity to have accomplished this […]
Daïka joined The Children’s Academy last year as a 7th grader. She was seeking a school with a more compassionate culture for students. Daïka is the second daughter in a family of four girls. Her mother is grateful to have all her daughters attending The Children’s Academy. Since last year The Children’s Academy has […]
If you follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram perhaps you saw the video we posted on January 12, the 15th anniversary of Haiti’s terrible earthquake. The video documents activities that the students did with teachers during the week leading up to the day to honor those who died and those who lost loved ones. […]
On behalf of the over 1500 students we serve each day in Haiti, and their families and communities: MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you a warm, loving, and joyous holiday. With deep gratitude, ~ Your friends at Haiti Partnershttps://youtu.be/MapvQV29qMM
From the day we opened The Children’s Academy in September 2012, we’ve taught students and parents sustainable gardening techniques in the school gardens. As food became scarcer in Haiti and prices soared during COVID, we expanded the school garden program to make agricultural technicians and water catchment systems available to students’ families. This increased local […]
In honor of three dear friends–Judy Bork, Anne Brennaman, and Al Pinter–who each left significant legacy gifts that are furthering Haiti Partners’ work and vision, we’ve begun creating a special Memorial Garden at The Children’s Academy. (see banner photo). Their names, “Albert,” “Judy,” and “Tante Anne” (“Tante” is French for Aunt–she insisted we call her […]
When asked what it’s like out there, Steeven replied, “There is no place like home. The Children’s Academy is my home. I am happy to be back.” This month we honor Steeven, a 10th grader who began at The Children’s Academy in 2012 as a 3-year-old. After escaping gang violence with his father and sister […]
WONDERFUL NEWS: The Children’s Academy 9th graders’ first national exam results just came in and, on the first try ever, 100% OF THE STUDENTS PASSED! Congratulations to The Class of 2028, their excellent teachers, parents, and the entire staff at the school! Check out the reaction at the school when the news first broke in the […]
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