A Brighter Future
for the Children of Haiti

invest in the
children of haiti

Your life-giving investment in Haiti’s youth provides not only quality education and nutrition, it also fosters an environment for curious minds.   

Through our child sponsorship program, HTF invests in schools that empower Haitian children through knowledge and citizenship, faith formation, sports and activities, healthy nutrition, and skills development. Your transformational donations help pay for students’ tuition, uniforms, and supplies, as well as after-school and weekend programs, and specialized healthcare and inclusive education for the differently-abled.

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Verbo’s story:
Climbing mountains
to transform lives 

Until 2008, the La Montagne region of Haiti had no schools. Young children, like Verbo Jean Julien, would walk hours down and back up a mountain to attend school in Jacmel, the closest town.  As a result, Verbo didn't begin attending school until he was 11 years old. Verbo was eager to learn and determined to complete primary and secondary school. He graduated from secondary school and continued his education, graduating from law school and later earning his MBA. Verbo achieved his goal of opening the first school in La Montagne, welcoming 7 students as its first class in 2008.

Today, Verbo's Centre d'Education Integree (CEI) brings hope to 160 students -  thanks to Verbo's vision, determination, and support from HTF. CEI thrives not only as a school for children but a place where family and community leaders come together to change the lives of the people of Haiti!

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Partnering today to make a difference for tomorrow 

At the Haitian Timoun Foundation, we work together with local, on-the-ground partners across Haiti to effect generational change within impoverished communities. When you sponsor a child through HTF, you can select to invest in one of the following empowering programs: 

Rejoice 

Serving children  who were sent to work as domestic servants, or restaveks, the  Rejoice program offers an opportunity for  children to attend school and participate in Saturday sessions to receive encouragement, learn life skills, and be together as children.  

Group of children learning to knit around a wooden table with blue yarn and knitting needles.

Living Faith

Several years ago, James Blanchard was completing 7th grade at Lekol Sen Trinite (LST). James was a good student and eager to continue his education. But James’s parents lacked the resources to pay for tuition, supplies, and a uniform for upper school.  HTF’s In-Country Director, Luckner “Maya” Fond-Rose believed in James and was prepared to pay for his education. When other students heard about Maya’s generosity, they asked “Maya, what about me? Can you help me continue school?”  With the help of one of HTF’s faithful congregation partners, the Living Faith program, sponsorship of upper school students, was formed.  In 2023, the first 4 Living Faith students completed their high school curriculum.  Many are the first in their family to complete high school!

A group of students sitting around a long table with school supplies and textbooks.

Centre d’Education Integree (CEI) 

CEI is a school and community center perched in the mountainous and remote La Montagne region of Haiti. Prior to CEI, any children attending school would have to trek down the mountain in the morning and back up again in the afternoon, which could take hours and put a strain on the students and their families. Located on the mountain within the community, CEI makes education accessible.

Three young girls in school uniforms sitting together, one with a blue ribbon in her hair, inside a classroom with red walls.

Lekòl Sen Trinite (LST) 

LST, a primary Montessori school in Jacmel, Haiti, serves more than 140 students annually. Children are provided uniforms, supplies and a state-of-the-art computer lab, as well as daily meals, arts programs, and after-school activities. 

Young boy in school uniform holding a door in a classroom with tiled floor.

Remember the Children of South East (RCSE)

This educational program in Jacmel, Haiti, provides after-school and weekend activities to help children learn citizenship and how to be in community with one another through play, primarily football (soccer). Children also receive a snack each day of the program. 

Children washing hands outside with a bucket and water.

Wings of Hope & Pazapa

These organizations support children and adults living with different abilities.  Wings of Hope is a home for 35 physically or mentally challenged residents that provides physical therapy, classroom education, and art and music activities. Pazapa supports the treatment, education, and development of children with hearing and other challenges  while guiding their families and promoting acceptance within their communities.

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Group of school children and a teacher in uniforms, standing outside a building with backpacks.