Under Darline Nicolas’ leadership, the 100 members of GEM (the Girls’ Empowerment and Mentoring Program) participate in a comprehensive curriculum meant to help them succeed in all areas of life. Menstrual health and financial savings/income generation are two topics the GEM program has covered recently.
Read MoreThe two best friends were thrilled to return to the farm on April 14th to mark this year’s Earth Day with the theme of “Protect Our Species.”
Read MoreRecent Saturday mornings at St. Paul’s School have brought some new celebrities to campus. At one of the latest garden club meetings, dozens of students—most of them members of garden club—gathered around Agronomist Raphael Fernandez Salvador as he introduced a hands-on component to a topic he had introduced in a lecture the week before: animal husbandry.
Read MoreJacob and Wilda recently sat down with CHP staff for a short video interview in which they graciously shared many personal details about their lives, including the story of their marriage. Here is a sneak peek of what they told us.
Read MoreUnder Darline’s leadership, the Girls Empowerment Program continues to thrive.
Read MoreThanks to Guirelene’s leadership, 25 Community Health Aides just completed 1,500 surveys collecting community health and population data, along with a particular focus on access to and knowledge of the moringa tree.
Read MorePatrick and his wife Rose Laure welcomed their son Patricio into the world four months ago. Even with a busy home life, Patrick continues to balance multiple projects to support his family and community.
Read MoreA group of elementary school students recently had a special request of Raphael. What they asked is evidence of his phenomenal teaching at St. Paul’s school.
Read MoreWhen a group of visitors met Kinsley and asked him about his 9th-grade exams, he assured them that he wasn’t worried—he was ready.
Read Moren January we introduced Guilot Tibert as the administrator of St. Paul’s School, noting how St. Paul’s has fundamentally shaped his educational and career paths. Earlier this year, the school also was a major influence on his romantic life.
Read MoreRoodnaëlle has further spread her wings through some fun new experiences.
Read MoreSchneider Chancy and Jameson Figarot are together so often that it seems fitting for them to share a post on our Year in the Life blog. Growing up as neighbors and peers at St. John’s school, they have been the best of friends for as long as each can remember.
Read MoreWhen Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti in October 2016, it devastated the surrounding areas of Petit Trou. Patrick Desir sprang into action.
Read MoreRoodnaëlle Marius is surrounded by love. A twelve-year-old 7th grader at St. Paul’s School, she lives with her mom, her dad, her grandpa and her sister and brother.
Read MoreKinsley is 15 years old and an awesome student. This year, he's preparing to take his 9th grade exam that will allow him into high school!
Read MoreWilda works as a community health aide and is now a founding member of a new community association formed to support the families and farmers of the Petit Trou commune.
Read MoreAs Raphael enters into the second semester at St. Paul’s, he continues to develop the agriculture program at the school and support the local farmers at the seed bank.
Read MoreDarline is the supervisor of GEM and a community advocate of girls' empowerment.
Read MoreGuilot is an industrious contributor to the community of Petit Trou de Nippes, and he is widely known as a leader and friend.
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