Help US Send 220 Children To School in Haiti

Dear Supporters,

In Haiti, armed violence against schools has surged, with incidents like shootings, looting, and kidnappings rising dramatically. UNICEF reports a nine-fold increase in such attacks within a year, severely impacting the education system. In February alone, 30 schools closed due to escalating violence, and over 25% of schools have remained shut since October last year.

Our schools, College Les Sophos and Institute Mixte Divine, finally reopened in January 2023 for the 2022/2023 school year. We are grateful for this opportunity to educate the children. Additionally, we successfully hosted a two-week summer camp from August 7th to August 18th, 2023, aiming to provide a safe learning environment.

Haiti plans to reopen the school year on Monday, September 11, 2023, despite ongoing challenges such as social insecurity, gang activity, and political instability. Your support has been invaluable. Thank you!

Sincerely,

[Herold Morvan/HRF]

Dear Supporters,

According to UNICEF, acts of armed violence against schools in Haiti, including shooting, ransacking, looting and kidnappings have increased nine-fold in one year, as rising insecurity and widespread unrest begin to cripple the country’s education system. In the first six days of February alone, 30 schools were shuttered as a result of escalating violence in urban areas, while over 1 in 4 schools has remained closed since October last year.

Our two schools, College Les Sophos and Institute Mixte Divine, couldn’t open until January of this year for the school 2022/2023 school year. We are grateful to have the opportunity to open and educate the children this year. We hope to have the opportunity for a summer camp and keep the kids safe and learning. Thank you for your support!