Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas as per the Human Development Index. ... The island of Hispaniola, of which Haiti occupies the western third, is one of ...
Less than half of Haiti's children will ever attend school. Scarce public education and tuition-based schools make education an impossible dream for most Haitian families. The Education Sponsorship Program is creating opportunities for poverty-bound children to go to school. In crowded city streets and remote villages, children are waiting.
How difficult is it to get an education in Haiti?
30% of children reach the 6th Grade
20% will enter secondary school
5% will finish with a High School Diploma
How does a child benefit from sponsorship?
With $32 a month a needy and deserving child will receive the following crucial resources:
Tuition for school
School uniform and books
School supplies
Access to medical clinic
Vitamins, supplements, food staples
One sponsor joins the medical mission team on a trip to Haiti. Hear her story about meeting the sponsored children.
What do I receive as a child sponsor?
A welcome packet with a recent picture and information sheet
Yearly updates with a fresh picture
Progress report at the end of each school year
The joy of knowing that you are changing the life of a child forever