Haiti School Project

Dèyè mòn gen mòn, a Haitian proverb, saying that “beyond the mountains, there are mountains.”  The Haitian people understand that there are more challenges ahead but they also believe that a better life is possible.

Cité Soleil, a impoverished and densely populated slum located in metro Port-au-Prince; it is one of the poorest and most dangerous areas of the Western Hemisphere. The area has virtually no sewers, stores, electricity, health care facilities or schools, but does have significant gang violence.

AFF has partnered with a private school in Cité Soleil to try and make a difference in lives of these Haitian children.

This school was started and is run by a Haitian man “Windy” who overcame significant adversity to get an education and now works as a medical interpreter.  Windy’s dream was to help his people by building a school in Cité Soleil.

The school in Cité Soleil opened in October 2011 with 50 students, 3 teachers and an administrator.  Operational costs are $1,000/month or $10,000/year to run this school.  Your financial support helps pay teachers, purchase books, supplies, and funds a school lunch program. Students receive lunch at school and for some this may be the only meal of the day.

Windy’s vision is to replace the guns and gangs of Cité Soleil’s youth with books, technology, and way out of the poverty and violence of their world.  A gift of $200 will support one student for the ten month school year.

Thank you for your support of this school.  AFF’s commitment is that 100% of your gift will be sent to the school at Cité Soleil.   AFF is 100% volunteer managed and run.

Donations can securely be made online via PayPal, or you can mail checks to:    AFF – Haiti Project, PO Box 611; Bothell, WA 98041