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Our Mission In Haiti:

The gift of education,
the hope for a better life.

Haitian Outreach gives the children of Haiti hope for a better life through the opportunity to attend school and get an education. We personally visit every child in our program every year and dollars given go directly to the students/schools. Please help us by sponsoring a child to get an education by donating to our cause. 


Why Haiti needs our help.

Haiti is the poorest country in the northern hemisphere; a situation only made worse by gang violence and lack of government leadership that has swept the country. Access to clean water, food, and basic services are a daily struggle for the proud and hard-working Haitians.

public schools are scarce in Haiti.

Roughly 80% of education is provided through non-governmental organizations. Private schools require tuition and that's where we come in. We work to give as many children as possible their first opportunity to go to school. Our schools serve as safe haven providing a secure environment and offering a sense of normalcy amidst chaos.   More than ever, education is needed to give students a voice to advocate for their rights and and strive for a better life.

Haiti in the News

GUN VIOLENCE IN HAITI IS OUT OF CONTROL!

The humanitarian conditions in Haiti are “cataclysmic,” the UN’s human rights commissioner said recently. A new transitional presidential council and an interim prime minister have just been installed, but a third essential element for political stability, an international security force to root out the deadly gangs, has yet to arrive. UNOCHA/GILES CLARKE

It’s no secret that gang violence and political instability are threatening the last vestiges of normalcy in many parts of Haiti and feeding a security and humanitarian crisis. Learn More

 
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$2.00

AVERAGE DAILY INCOME (USD) 

The majority of Haitians survive on less than the cost of a cup of coffee.

 

50%

DOn't attend school

There is little government support of schools and many can't afford the tuition. We assist these children.

 

39%

CAN't REAd or write

Literacy is the key to a better job and a better life in Haiti and many don’t have that opportunity.

 
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Our Mission

Haitian Outreach provides children the gift of an education through our Child Sponsorship Program. We support children in 6 schools in and around Port-au-Prince. This is approximately 60-80 miles of the surrounding regions.

We have 300-320 children from kindergarten through high school; this year that includes 19 university students!

Many students have graduated to become bankers, diplomacy professionals, teachers and doctors. Things most children never even dream of becoming.

With your help, these children will grow and contribute to further the quality of life in Haiti.

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How it works

Sponsoring a child

If you sponsor a child, it's an incredible experience to see them grow up with your love and support. For less than a dollar a day you can have a huge impact in the life of a child in Haiti.

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Tuition

Each child receives $110.00 for tuition at an elementary, secondary, or high school. This can include uniform and/or immunizations, if needed. Every dollar you give us goes directly to your child’s education.

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Send a Backpack

We pack and ship over 300-320 backpacks each year to Haiti, Each is made specifically for the needs of each sponsored child to attend school.

Change a life

Each year you will receive a photo and letter from your student and detailed information about their wellness, hopes, and dreams.

 

Ready to be a sponsor?

We have over 30 unsponsored children at this time. For only $200 a year you can make a difference in the life of a child. We're a non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization; all donations are tax deductible.

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Stories from Haiti


Our Schools

We support between 300-320 students attending 6 different schools in and around Port-au-Prince.

Croix des Bouquets (CDB)

Notre Dame du Rosaire des Croix des Bouquets

Lalue

College Marie Reine Immaculée de Lalue

Lilavois

College Marie Reine Immaculée de Lilavois

 

Mother monique (MM)

Jardin Fleuri de Soeur Monique

Saint Marie (STM)

Noailles Etincelle de l'Espoir Laferte Roy

Saut d'Eau

Saut d'Eau Ecole Notre Dame du Mont Carmel

Trip Photos

Each year, our missionary group travels to Haiti to personally meet each child and deliver their backpacks. We typically see more than 300 children in 6 schools.

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Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family
— Kofi Annan

Already a sponsor?

Please be sure your sponsorship reaches us before July 31st. Principals meet with parents and students prior to the start of the school year in September. Checks should be made payable to: Haitian Outreach and mailed to P.O. Box 16, Fitchburg, MA 01420. You may also pay online by using the online donation tool (PayPal). If you have any questions , please contact us at Haitian.Outreach_pma@yahoo.com!

 

GUN VIOLENCE IN HAITI IS OUT OF CONTROL!

 
GUN VIOLENCE IN HAITI IS OUT OF CONTROL!

The humanitarian conditions in Haiti are “cataclysmic,” the UN’s human rights commissioner said recently. A new transitional presidential council and an interim prime minister have just been installed, but a third essential element for political stability, an international security force to root out the deadly gangs, has yet to arrive. UNOCHA/GILES CLARKE

It’s no secret that gang violence and political instability are threatening the last vestiges of normalcy in many parts of Haiti and feeding a security and humanitarian crisis. Now, Finance Minister Michel Patrick Boisvert, sworn in on April 25 as the interim prime minister to lead the Transitional Presidential Council, faces the job of restoring order and salvaging the country’s democratic institutions. He also requires another crucial element to steer Haiti from ruin. William O’Neill, a United Nations expert on human rights in Haiti, told PassBlue that the presidential council will need the UN Security Council-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to square off against the gangs, who have taken over large portions of the capital of Port-au-Prince and forced tens of thousands people to flee to the countryside and beyond. When asked if the new council could bring calm to Haiti, O’Neill responded: “It cannot without the multinational support mission. No, not at all. That’s why you need the international force.”

Yet there was no word on the first day of the new council of immediate plans for the MSS, O’Neill said. In one positive sign, however, the United States Air Force landed two C-130 planes last week at Haiti’s international airport to augment the security personnel at the US embassy, according to the Southern Command.

Certainly! The situation of gun violence in Haiti is deeply concerning. Here are some key points:

  1. Record-High Violence:

    • The first quarter of 2024 was the deadliest for Haitians, with around 2,500 people killed or injured in gang violence.

    • Gang attacks have targeted police stations, prisons, schools, hospitals, and religious sites in Port-au-Prince.

    • The severity of the crisis underscores the gaps in capacity within national structures, necessitating urgent international assistance1.

  2. Firearms Trafficking:

    • Increasingly sophisticated firearms and ammunition are being trafficked into Haiti, fueling the ongoing surge of gang violence.

    • Despite not manufacturing weapons locally, Haiti has seen a flood of various types of guns, including high-powered rifles, pistols, sniper rifles, and machine guns2.

  3. Vulnerable Children:

    • The crisis has disproportionately affected children.

    • Approximately 30% to 50% of armed groups have minors in their ranks, and over 400 grave rights violations against children have been verified.

    • More than 180,000 children are internally displaced, with many at risk of severe malnutrition.

  4. Humanitarian Response:

    • Humanitarian partners are creating a logistics platform in Cap-Haitian, where a secondary international airport and a port remain operational.

    • New supply lines outside of Port-au-Prince have been opened.

    • However, only 8% of the 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan for Haiti has been funded, highlighting the need for more support1.

The situation in Haiti is dire, and urgent international efforts are required to address the violence and protect vulnerable populations.

Haitian Outreach has created a fund “Larry’s Food Fund” whereby funds are wired to our sisters and sponsor children’s families to purchase a small amount of food. Food has doubled in price in the last year and gangs control the port, airport and roads into Port au Prince. Please pray for peace.

Pauline Aliskevicz- director Haitian Outreach