Christmas and the New Year are a special time in Haiti, but as with every country, there are many unique traditions that Haitians enjoy during the holiday season. The vast majority of Haitians identify as Christians, so Christmas plays an important role in their lives. They decorate their homes with freshly cut trees from the […]
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Why Is It So Hard to Get an Education in Haiti?
Haiti’s literacy rate is one of the lowest in the world – only about 61% of adults able to read and write. To understand some of the challenges facing students trying to get an education Haiti, it’s important to first understand how the educational system in Haiti works. The educational system is based on the […]
Resilience in the Face of Crisis
As our students prepare to return to school for the first time in months, they face more challenges than usual. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire world, and there have been more than 7,000 confirmed cases in Haiti. The actual number is likely higher because many Haitians are reluctant to seek treatment due to […]
It Takes a Village To Keep Our School Going & We Are So Thankful To Everyone Who Contributes
One thing is clear: we simply couldn’t do this without the amazing support of the community, both local and abroad. For our 2019 trip to Haiti, we’ve been pounding the pavement trying to drum up donations of much-needed supplies to bring with us to the school. If you follow us on Facebook, …Read more […]
Educating Girls Impacts Generations
“If we educate a boy, we educate one person. If we educate a girl, we educate a family – and a whole nation.” —African Proverb Helping impoverished and disadvantaged girls receive an education is something very important to us here at L’ecole Dinaus Mixed School. Of our currently enrolled 138 students, eighty …Read more […]
Life Got You Down? Sometimes, Helping Others Is The Best Medicine.
I could give you countless reasons to volunteer, donate to charity, or find ways to give back to your community. It looks great on your resume, it can help you gain new skills, and even provide you with some tax breaks. But what if I told you giving back would help make you happier and […]
A Country In Crisis — These Kids Need Your Help, Now More Than Ever Before.
Since February 2019, the world has been gripped with the painful images and stories coming out of Haiti. By any stretch, the country isn’t new to unrest and violence in the streets — but this latest round of violence has resulted in deaths, injuries, and temporary school closures. For now, although there is still a […]