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

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 a world of potential. […]
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

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 chose together. After […]
[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?”

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 am today. In […]
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 […]