The Lifelong and Generational Benefits of an Educated Society
Studies show that the more educated members a society has, the better off that society is. After all, education enhances everyone’s quality of life, creates a more civilized and [...]
Freedom Through Education: It’s Not Just for the Children
One might assume that Restavek Freedom, in its efforts to eradicate the restavek system in Haiti, would start with freeing children from their current domestic bondage. However, we feel [...]
5 Ways School in Haiti is the Same as in the United States
When you try to imagine educational experiences in Haiti – whether from the perspective of a child, a parent, or a teacher – you likely conjure up something very [...]
The History of Slavery
The history of slavery is a large and untellable story, full of tragedy and cruelty that spans both centuries and continents. Although it is difficult to pinpoint the exact [...]
5 Reasons You Should Visit Haiti
Believe it or not, the island country of Haiti used to be the hottest vacation destination in the Caribbean. Sadly, due to poverty and natural disasters tourism in Haiti [...]
Thank you for making summer camp a success!
Thank you so much for providing children in Haiti with the opportunity to attend summer camp! This year, we had a record number of 450 children planning to attend one of [...]
History of Slavery Part 5 – Modern Day Slavery
Read our whole series on the history of slavery here. Sadly, even through the hard work of abolitionists the world over, the end of slavery didn’t come in the [...]
History of Slavery Part 4 – The Abolitionist Movement
Read our whole series on the history of slavery here. Slavery is an appalling practice that has existed since the origins of human history. Although at many points [...]
History of Slavery Part 3 – Slavery in the Americas
Read our whole series on the history of slavery here. The story of the American slave trade is the first chapter in the history of slavery where most of [...]
The Impact of Host Parent Meetings
By Mathia Philippe Meeting with the families who take in “restavek” children and promise to care for them in exchange for domestic assistance can have great impact on the [...]