GREAT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS!

May 19, 2010 I’m (John Engle) thrilled by the progress! Please take 2 minutes to look at the video to see construction underway. Education for children in communities of Cabois, Darbonne, Lalo and others where Learning Centers are being built is going to be so much better than before the earthquake, thanks to generous contributions […]

Schools of Students in XO Laptop project

April 9, 2010 I visited yesterday the XO laptop training of the children and mentors in Darbonne, Haiti. I couldn’t have been more impressed! The confidence of the mentors as they worked with the students and the confidence and pride of the students as the made those laptops do what they wanted them to made […]

Local Article about Vero Beach School Partnering in Haiti

April 8, 2010 Click here to read a great article and view really good photos and videos–all by Deborah Silver–about Vero Beach High school students and Principal coming to Haiti to explore partnering with one of our partner schools.

Students and Joy

March 16, 2010 I continue to draw inspiration and learn from students and teachers at our partner schools. What an extraordinary job they’re doing at making the best of the situation. It’s unbelievable. It’s humbling.

Henri Christophe Community School – Darbonne

March 6, 2010 David Jones, Senior Partner for Haiti Partners visits Henri Christophe School, which was destroyed by the earthquake and is where Haiti Partners is funding the creation of a Learning Center/Shelter. Part 1, The destruction Part 2, Education in a tent now and a Learning Center/Shelter soon

Children in Partner Schools restart activities!

February 16, 2010 Children in three of our Partner Schools (that were destroyed by the earthquake) restarted their activities under tarps yesterday. The kids are singing, coloring, and other activities. Teachers are being paid to facilitate this, which helps the school children as well as the teachers’ families who have lost so much. It’s a […]

Learning Centers/Shelters

February 12, 2010 Plans and design are being finalized, agreements made with communities, etc. We should be ready to break ground for 2 Learning Centers/Shelters by week of Feb 21. We’re optimistic that we’ll be able to start two more in March. Thanks for keeping this in mind as you come across folks interested in […]