REACH – Haiti
IAPW has funded the construction of 6 schools in Haiti, a country where more than half of the population is illiterate and 50% of children are not enrolled in school. Our first school Haiti, located in Rousseau, was built in 2010 and is home to over 350 students, 43% of which are girls. The school is also host to a Community Education Program in the evenings, providing instruction to adult members of the community.
Why Haiti?
%
of the total population in Haiti was illiterate in 2009
%
of primary school age children were not enrolled in school
%
of primary school age children abandon school before 6th grade
of girls over the age of six never go to school at all
Rousseau, Haiti
The community of Rousseau is a small village located in southern Haiti. Most of the 1300 people who live in the community survive through subsistence farming and small remittances sent home from family members living abroad in the United States. Prior to construction, 204 children were enrolled in school in Rousseau. There weren’t any classrooms suitable for learning & some classes were held in a makeshift structure built by the community more than 5 years ago.
Berette, Haiti
The community of Berette, 5th section of Cavailon, is located in southern Haiti. The people of Berette are primarily farmers and gardeners. Some travel to the market to sell their goods- corn, sorghum, millet and mangos when in season. There are currently 200 students enrolled in school in Berette – 80 girls and 120 boys. Most are from Berette, but some walk from another community.
Marc, Haiti
Founded in the early 1800s, Marc is a community of approximately 3,000 people. The primary income-generating activities are livestock breeding and farming of beans, corn, millet, and yam. Although formal education has been available in Marc since 1940, there was no formal school building. At the time of construction, 270 children were enrolled in classes. Students from grades 1st to 6th studied with nine teachers in makeshift classrooms.
Carre, Haiti
Founded in the early 1800s, Marc is a community of approximately 3,000 people. The primary income-generating activities are livestock breeding and farming of beans, corn, millet, and yam. Although formal education has been available in Marc since 1940, there was no formal school building. At the time of construction, 270 children were enrolled in classes. Students from grades 1st to 6th studied with nine teachers in makeshift classrooms.
Cherette, Haiti
Founded in the early 1800s, Marc is a community of approximately 3,000 people. The primary income-generating activities are livestock breeding and farming of beans, corn, millet, and yam. Although formal education has been available in Marc since 1940, there was no formal school building. At the time of construction, 270 children were enrolled in classes. Students from grades 1st to 6th studied with nine teachers in makeshift classrooms.
