Creating a Changemaker Culture in Haiti

We’re frequently asked how we go about building organizational capacity and engaging community involvement. This piece explains context, our intentions and practices. When the word “Haiti” appears, the phrase that typically follows is, “the poorest country in the western hemisphere.” It’s known as a lost cause, a broken country. Those who look beyond the media […]

Article on the advantages of supporting smaller NGOs

While most people will choose the most established organization with the finest volunteer program, if you really want to make an impact, it may involve selecting a smaller NGO that is starving for support and not forgetting about them when you return home… Click here to read the full article.

Quality Schools Program Report – Fall/Winter 2015-16

In this latest Schools Program Report, there is much to celebrate: The total number of elementary students on scholarship via Haiti Partners exceeded 1200 for the first time this year. Parents at the Children’s Academy contributed 24,620 service hours over the 2015 calendar year Over 1000 volunteer hours were clocked in the Language Hangout ESL program in […]

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 […]

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 […]