Programs & ServicesWe support schools and local grassroots organizations working on critical issues affecting the lives of children such as health, nutrition and education.
Health and Nutrition In 2008, nationwide food shortages sparked riots and in 2009, there was a 40% hike in food prices. The World Food Program estimates about 24% of the Haitian population does not receive the recommended minimum daily calories.
Education Lack of access to quality education remains a key obstacle to Haiti’s social and economic development. According to surveys conducted by the USAID, the average Haitian child spends less than four years in school and approximately 35% of Haitian youth are illiterate. Private schools represent 80% of the primary schools in the country, and annual school expenses can represent a significant financial burden for poor families.
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