Education Haiti Project #17689

Educating 1100 Students in Haiti

by Mercy & Sharing

Project Report | Jun 1, 2015
National Geographic Video Progarm at JB School

By Carol Fabian | Executive Assistant and Donor Relations

JB National Geographic Video Program

The Global Curriculum class has been recently implemented at our John Branchizio School in Port Au Prince. This extra-curricular program is a seventeen week class combining educational videos offered through National Geographic, followed by a question and answer session ending with an application of critical thinking skills through writing.

The latest film was entitled EGYPT THE SEC. This film raises the mysteries of the pyramids and the techniques used for embalming. It also explains the secrets of the pharaohs for centuries, about which archaeologists raise the veil.
The impact was positive where students asked extraordinary questions among which, Bien Aime Solandre a student in 12th grade asked: “Formerly there was no morgue to keep the dead bodies how did they proceed in those days?” The speaker responded brilliantly that the method used was the embalming with incense and it was the opportunity for students to combine social science theory and practice since they are studying Egyptian civilization (the Pharaohs and rituals of mummification).

The movie lasted one hour, the feedback is extremely positive. The enthusiasm that the participants are showing proves that such a program is much appreciated.

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Feb 25, 2015
Our Preschoolers Play, Learn, and Grow Together

By Carol Fabian | Donor Relations

Nov 25, 2014
Creating A Better Tomorrow For Haiti

By Debra Muzikar | Development Director

Students braved the streets & made it to school

C.I.T.E. (Community Institute for Teaching and Education) School in Cite Soleil, a slum in Port au Prince, was the location of Mercy & Sharing’s first primary school and nutrition program. In 2010 this project was threatened by gang violence and direct threats of harm if Mercy & Sharing did not pay the local gangs for protection. Rather than paying the gangs, Mercy & Sharing’s staff relocated the school outside the local gang area, in a nearby location in Cite Soleil. The school has been operating since without any threats. A few months ago, we visited C.I.T.E. and found only a handful of students and teachers. Unfortunately, a conflict had broken out in the streets. Violence still occurs at times making it impossible for many of students to attend, but those who can overcome the difficulties of a reality they live with show up. They know the importance of education in fulfilling their dream of a better life.

Mercy & Sharing believes the only sustainable solution for Haiti’s future is quality education that prepares students to be productive citizens. A proper educational environment is the foundation for creativity, problem solving and leadership skills. By providing education for children who would otherwise not be in school, Mercy & Sharing is creating hope and opportunity. Mercy & Sharing’s goal is to provide an environment of love and education that lends itself to developing happy, healthy, and productive members of Haitian society.

Mercy & Sharing is dedicated to creating a new reality in Haiti. A reality where children can go to school unafraid – to an environment conducive to learning – constructing a better tomorrow for themselves and their country. Today, Mercy and Sharing is educating over 1100 students in 3 primary schools and a Technical and Trade School for young adults. We also offer a hot meal every day for all students. Our John Branchizio School added a 12^th grade this year. With adequate funding, we look to add additional grades and increase enrollment at all of our schools. Thank you – with your help we WILL make a new reality in Haiti.

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