"Education is essential to providing alternatives for youth as they look to the future and their place within it. Sponsoring a student is essential in the care of body, mind and spirit.” - Long-time Sponsor
The statistics may not show it, but education is not taken for granted in Haiti. Parents highly value it and children proudly wear their uniforms. So, why aren't more children being educated? Cost is a big factor.
A family may spend as much as 40% of their income on education while for other families, tuition is a complete barrier.In order for students to move onto secondary school they must pass a difficult government test.
Education is that agent of transformation and hope for Haitian students. With your support, you can make it possible for a child to attend school. Your gift to educate a child, will give a student hope and dreams of a brighter future.
Access to quality education opens doors and is key to the future development of Haiti, yet access is limited. Some facts about education in Haiti: