Schools for Haiti

Dear Supporters,

We would like to update you on the current situation of the schools in Haiti and the urgent support needed. The situation remains extremely tense, and the challenges we face are not easy to overcome. However, with your help, it can be ensured that education and support are possible, even under these difficult conditions.

The two schools are currently open, but the situation in Haiti remains very uncertain. Violence has reached unprecedented levels, far exceeding the usual extent. For security reasons, some exams have been postponed to prevent students from being put in danger. 

The school commission is closely monitoring the situation and has already taken measures to make up for any missed classes. Additional school days, possibly on Saturdays, may be scheduled if needed. Unfortunately, the situation remains unpredictable, and it is expected that the situation will continue to fluctuate.

What is urgently needed right now:

1. Safe schools and education: The schools must remain open, both as educational institutions and as safe spaces for students. The schools provide children and young people not only with an education but also a place where they can find protection and security.
2. Food supply: The provision of food is of utmost importance at this time. More than half of the population in Haiti is in urgent need of assistance. 
3. Support for families: The funds raised through PEN PAPER PEACE’s fundraising campaigns are being used to continue financing education and providing food packages to the affected families. Your donations help us maintain this support throughout the year.

The situation remains unstable, which is why we thank you especially for your continued support and commitment.

Warm regards,
The entire team at PEN PAPER PEACE

Dear supporters,

Please take a minute to hear about the current situation in Haiti, a country often overlooked.

The ongoing violence and humanitarian crises, worsened by poverty and natural disasters, have led to the collapse of public life. Over 1,000 people were killed due to violence in 2024 alone, hundreds of thousands are displaced, and millions face hunger. The already struggling economy is experiencing high inflation, further deteriorating living conditions.

Politically, the violence is exacerbated by corruption and conflicts of interest, with key players and gangs often tied to the political elite. The international community is attempting intervention again, this time through a Kenya-led police mission. However, Haiti has an ambivalent relationship with such missions, as past efforts have offered little sustainable assistance and were often marred by abuse allegations. There is also criticism that international support tends to bolster corrupt elites rather than encourage fundamental reforms.

Haiti’s structural problems are deeply rooted in its history. Over 200 years after gaining independence, yet marked by coups, dictatorships, and foreign interference, the country’s current state is precarious. The future remains uncertain due to persistent violence, poverty, and a lack of political stability, with the population deeply disappointed by the ruling elite and weak state institutions.

The schools we support in Haiti are open, but it's more important than ever to keep supporting them. Please help us.

Kindest wishes,

the PPP team