Connect. Heal. Empower.
Hope for Haiti’s Education Program Officer, Pierre Francois, spotted two students in one of our partner schools sporting blue wristbands with the Hope for Haiti logo and tagline: “Connect. Heal. Empower.” Thank you very much to wristbands.net for this special donation! See what smiles they bring!
A Young Girl’s Struggles Demonstrate the Importance of Hope for Haiti’s Education Program
Pierre Francois, Education Program Coordinator – October 25, 2013 3rd Grade student. “Education is the key to success.” For there to be a certain balance in society, people must have access to education. However, in certain countries economic difficulties make the path to education a difficult one. For example, when you consider the amount of […]
Scholarships Help Build Capacity for Young Leaders
Jennifer Lang, Program Director – August 27, 2013 I was so pleased to represent Hope for Haiti at the returnees meeting for scholarship recipients from the USAID grant program, the Scholarships for Education and Economic Development Program (called SEED or SEMENCE, for short.) 24 Haitian students have successfully studied for two years at community colleges […]
Cultivating the Next Generation of Haitian Professionals
Ms. Daiyana Noa, Development Assistant (Naples)Dr. Sabine Thomas, Country Director (Haiti) This summer Hope for Haiti had the privilege of welcoming two Haitian national interns to our Les Cayes office. This new initiative is focused on investing in a generation of Haitians who wish to remain on the cutting edge of international development, charity, innovation […]
The Importance of Teacher Trainings in Haiti
Arianne Pingledis, Program Manager – July 15, 2013 The 2013 Hope for Haiti Summer Institute, a training unlike any we’ve offered before, was an intensive three-day seminar led by two teachers from the U.S. who graciously volunteered their time and resources. Teacher trainings in Haiti often focus on subjects such as French, Math, and Science, […]
Building a Better Infirmary
Jennifer Lang, Program Director – June 27, 2013 This past month, we’ve been able to provide major upgrades to our primary healthcare facility, the Infirmary Saint Etienne, here in Les Cayes, Haiti. Installation of air conditioning and solar power should create a more positive environment for patients and staff and help us serve as an […]
Trekking to Community Members, Discovering Hearty Landscapes, Sustaining Partnerships & Hope
By Dr. Sabine Thomas, Country Director, June 19, 2013 I have been equally anxious and excited to accompany our dedicated staff on community site visits, primarily to remote school sites and the heart of Hope for Haiti’s programs. During my last two visits, I worked with our Education and Public Health staff. We walked and […]
The Parents of a Remote Community
Paula Prince, Deputy Country Director – June 7th, 2013 In English the community name means “ravine of sand.” This village in the South of Haiti is logically named after its most prominent landmark, an expansive ravine of sand and rocks that winds through the community. Resources are scarce. People here make a living off of […]
A Day in the Life of Water Technician Harry Victor
From the Field – May 15, 2013 This week, the Hope for Haiti staff would like to give a shout out to our Clean Water Technician, Harry Victor, for all the wonderful work he has been doing to ensure the success of our Clean Water Program. Each month, Harry has been conducting water site visits […]
Notes from a School Visit, April 2013
By Arianne Pingledis, Program Manager Hurricane season may be behind us, but rain has been falling steadily in Les Cayes this week. It’s not enough to cause serious flooding, perhaps, but it is enough to disrupt schools that lack proper classrooms – something I saw firsthand while visiting one of our education partners a few […]