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 […]

Haiti Partners Earns Four-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1678833023080{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We’re excited to share that Haiti Partners has been evaluated by Charity Navigator, the world’s largest and most trusted nonprofit evaluator, and earned a **Four-Star Rating!** This is the highest possible rating on Charity Navigator. This milestone achievement couldn’t have happened without you and your support. Thank you for being part of […]

Partner Schools hold gathering about teaching amidst insecurity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1677542488209{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We’re pleased to share that last Tuesday we were able to organize a gathering for four of our partner schools. The theme of the day-long meeting was, “What impact is the country’s insecurity having on our students and families?,” and “What are the best methods to teach students in this time of […]

Impact Update – Winter 2023

Children’s Academy improvises to serve students despite ongoing insecurity Haiti’s political and security situation continues to be dire. Despite periodic closings the Children’s Academy has been able to adapt and continues to do good work, from teacher visits to student homes, to organizing groups of parents to clean and repair local roads, to organizing students […]