[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 […]

Impact Update – Spring 2023

Children’s Academy reopens as insecurity subsides It is with great joy we share that The Children’s Academy reopened!  The school had to close to students last January due to gang activity in the area. In May with the insecurity beginning to subside, staff members and parents met and decided it was once again safe to […]

Haiti Partners and Accountability

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At Haiti Partners, one of our guiding principles is ACCOUNTABILITY. While we do our best to hold ourselves to the highest standards, we understand that it’s vital to also have outside eyes reviewing our work in the broader context of the not-for-profit industry. For this reason, we regularly submit information to these four independent rating […]

The Children’s Academy Reopens!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686258811209{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]It is with great joy that we share the news that The Children’s Academy has reopened! As described previously, because of gang activity in the vicinity, the school had to shut its doors to students all the way back in January. While some activities were still possible for adults – primarily the […]

Did you know you can make a difference for Haiti Partners with your IRA?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1684274555745{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]You know better than anyone the importance of generosity and kindness — without our community’s support since 2009, we would not be able to push ahead toward our vision. Thanks to you, Haiti Partners can help Haitians change Haiti through education. Together, we’re building schools that can cultivate learning and innovation for […]

Mental health training helps teachers cope, together

[mk_page_section][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1683231940306{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Since January the Children’s Academy has been closed due to insecurity and gang activity in the area near the school. Needless to say, this has caused a major strain on everyone, including the Children’s Academy staff. In the hopes of addressing this, we recently organized a gathering for the teaching […]

VOICES FROM HAITI: Preschool Director, Dafny, 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_1681249026973{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]What makes The Children’s Academy different from other schools in Haiti? The Children’s Academy is different from other schools in Haiti in many ways: its philosophy is a more significant part of the school’s life, especially concerning its activities and extracurriculars; the buildings respect school construction standards; the classrooms are fully equipped, […]

Children’s Academy first grader, Annie, learns to love school

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1680740519874{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Annie is an elementary student at The Children’s Academy. She’s 6-years old and is in first grade. You may recall her and her brother, Lenz (see below), who were featured in a previous post back in 2021. When they started at The Children’s Academy they were fearful and would often cry when […]