Why Help Children in Haiti? Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The impact of this spirit-crushing impoverishment is especially felt by the children whose families cannot afford the cost of education.
Since 1995, Hope for Haiti's Children has helped to establish and fund the construction of 9 Christian school facilities in partnership with local Haitian churches of Christ. Located in the central and west departments (departments=states) of Haiti, these church affiliated schools serve over 2,500 children. Of the 2,500 children enrolled, over 1,000 are HFHC sponsored!
Construction of our 10th supported school, located in the Thomazeau Community, is planned to begin in the later half of 2012 - with a planned start for Kindergarten as early as 2013.
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Joy Henry talks about the experience she had on a her mission trip to Haiti and shares how the children are so very grateful to their sponsors. |
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See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
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"Although public education is free, the cost is still quite high for Haitian families who must pay for uniforms, textbooks, supplies, and other inputs. Due to weak state provision of education services, private and parochial schools account for approximately 90% of primary schools, and only 65% of primary school-aged children are actually enrolled. At the secondary level, the figure drops to around 20%. Less than 35% of those who enter will complete primary school. Though Haitians place a high value on education, few can afford to send their children to secondary school and primary school enrollment is dropping due to economic factors."
©2012 Hope for Haiti's Children