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Our Haitian led programmes continue to change lives, showing once again that, together, volunteers and disaster survivors can bring about long-term, positive change. For this update, we’re featuring the latest from our English programme.

Recently, students who joined the school a little late took their latest exams, and once again, more than 70% of those who took the test advanced to the next level!

We wanted to bring this fantastic result home by featuring the voice of advanced student Berline Louima. We asked Berline to tell us how English is changing her life, and this is what she said:

According to me, the benefits of the English classes are tremendous. Some years ago, I couldn’t speak English. When I finished with school, a friend of mine asked me to teach English in high school. I was afraid to do that, but this year, I teach without any problem, because my English classes help me to be able to teach. Thanks the staff.

As more students pass exams and obtain advanced qualification in English, we’re looking forward to more success stories like Berline’s.

By donating to our work in Haiti, you made it possible for our international volunteers to set up the English school. Because of your donations, Berline and his classmates are learning and have hope for a better tomorrow.

Thanks so much for all you’ve given, and our warmest regards.

Successes in Haiti continue thanks to the support you’ve provided. The last time we updated you, we told you about how well the English students did on their English exams. This update, we’re delighted that two advanced English students have used their new language skills to find employment.

That employment will allow them to build secure, earthquake-proof housing for their families, send their children to school, and build a more secure tomorrow. We’re delighted that after just a few months of classes, students are already finding work and, with it, a road out of poverty.

You’ve made the school’s success possible. This Mother’s Day, whether you’re giving or receiving, we hope you’ll take a little extra joy in the lives you’ve changed in Haiti.

If you’re planning on giving a Mother’s Day gift this year, please consider keeping the English school in mind and making a donation in honour of your mum. When you donate as a gift, GlobalGiving will send your mom a lovely card. Cards can be emailed, printed at home, or mailed.

A GlobalGiving tribute card makes a fantastic, meaningful mother’s day gift, and as a bonus, GlobalGiving will be awarding financial prizes for the organisation which receives the most mother’s day donations between May 1^st and May 7^th.

We hope that this mother’s day, you’ll choose to give mom a gift that also helps Haitian children build a better tomorrow. You can easily send your gift by clicking here.

Thanks so much for all you’ve already given to support education in Haiti, and our warmest regards from Port au Prince.

Links:

• Learn more about the English Programme