Together with Somerset Academy in Davie, Florida, we’ve equipped several classrooms around Port-au-Prince with new furnitures. Ecole la Madelaine in Morne Cabrit, Ecole Jules Verne in Pernier, Ecole St Francois d’Assise in Christ Roi and Ecole Zoranje in Titanyin received a total of 165 school desks for this academic year. More than 2,050 students can […]
Full Scholarships for Students of Maison Des Anges
Through our partnership with longtime collaborator, Haiti Rising, we sponsor 30 children who today are well settled into the new school year and thriving. This program is designed to cover academic tuitions, uniforms, books and transportation costs for the entire school year.
5,000 Students Received School Supplies This Year
#Back2School preparation is often a stress-inducing period for many low-income households across the country. According to a 2008 study by UNICEF, 60% of young Haitian students who goes to school will abandon before the sixth grade. In an effort to support families in-need and eliminate one of their financial burdens in sending their kids #Back2School […]
Meet Beneficiary: Roselourdes
Roselourdes’ mom who resides in Terrier-Rouge, North-East of Haiti, shared that she didn’t have the means to provide her daughter a backpack so early into the new school year. She was planning to save so that little by little she would’ve eventually acquired her the needed school materials. However now she won’t have to. […]
Spotlight on SAS Partner
PRODEV’s mission is to develop, manage and support schools and centers in underserved communities. They have a holistic view of the educational process and strongly believe that community building and engagement are essential to building and sustaining schools of excellence. Since 1995, PRODEV has supported more than 5,000 families through their education, community and rehabilitation […]
Spotlight on SAS Volunteer: Sonia Angus
What intrigued you the most about SAS before signing up to volunteer? Before volunteering with SAS, I heard about a group of working women giving their ‘already busy’ time to help the community. When I heard of Santana’s story, I was moved and got even more interested to join the group. Today, being a volunteer, […]