His name was Emmanuel.
Fifteen years ago, he was living at a homeless shelter in Cabaret, Haiti, unable to walk, abandoned by family, and without hope in this world.
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Stories from JiHM
“I want to scream for the children.”
Over the last 15 months, nationwide protests have paralyzed life in Haiti on numerous occasions. After a relatively quiet summer, the protests have picked up again over the last couple of weeks, with renewed calls for the president’s resignation.
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Dream 2034: The next 15 years at Grace Emmanuel School
When Grace Emmanuel School kicked off the 2019-2020 school year last Monday, it marked the completion of 15 years of providing an education at Grace Emmanuel School. Continue reading
Haitian Food 101: Try the favorite dishes of GES students
This summer, we asked students to name their favorite food to include as part of their updated bios for this school year. Continue reading
A moment of triumph in turbulent times
Every year at the end of June, 9th graders in Haiti take a 3-day exam administered by the government. The students are tested in seven areas: Creole & French (the official languages of Haiti), social studies, science, math, and foreign languages (Spanish & English). The exam scores, released in August, determine if a student will begin secondary school or repeat 9th grade and take the exam again the following June. Continue reading
Haitian Hustle raises $20,000 for education
It started as a way to help cover tuition for a handful of kids and young adults that Dawn Bengtson met on her first trip to Haiti in 2010. Continue reading