Children’s Academy community meeting provides hope and inspiration in troubled times
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 […]
My Haiti Story – John Engle, HP Co-Director
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 […]
[Video] Inspiring performance by Children’s Academy staff choir
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 […]
A Beacon of Hope: The Children’s Academy Continues to Shine Amidst Haiti’s Turmoil
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, […]
Finding Her Voice: At 6 years old 1st grader, Angeou, speaks for the first time
[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 […]
For 6th year running Haiti Partners earns Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid!
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 […]
Children’s Academy holds 1st Annual Reading Competition
[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 […]
[Video] Wozo youth choir commemorates the 2010 Haiti Earthquake 14 years on
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1705537709333{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]On this day, January 12, at 4:53pm ET 14 years ago Haiti suffered one of the worst natural disasters in modern history. We pause to remember and honor the hundreds of thousands of people who lost their lives or loved ones on that tragic day. We invite you to watch this short […]
Impact Update – Fall 2023
Children’s Academy returning to normal as security holds We are thrilled to share that there has been a quieting in gang activity in The Children’s Academy school community this fall and as a result the school is bustling with activity. Daily student attendance is over 380, classes are running normally, parent trainings in women’s and […]
VOICES FROM HAITI: 7th/8th grade teacher, Elinedia, replies to the question: “What makes The Children’s Academy different from other schools in Haiti?”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691096790801{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]What makes The Children’s Academy different from other schools in Haiti? Many experiences marked my life, many also changed some things within me to a level I never expected. Those experiences built in me a reality that others will never live in the way their forces combine to make me who I […]