Institution Jacque Rouman - Haiti
The majority of children living in Haiti lack access to education; a requirement for sustained social and economic development. There are various barriers to education in Haiti, including diminished resources and outdated curricula. Additionally, with the state's lack of institutional strength, the education sector has become increasingly privatized; government-funded public schools are few and far between. Due to Haiti’s extreme poverty, most schools are unaffordable and therefore inaccessible to most families.
Jean Brulée is a rural locality in Haiti located about 55 miles north of Port-au-Prince. It is here that our friend, Djounio Dorvil, founded the Institution Jacque Rouman (IJR), a small school serving the children of this community. There was a particular need for a school for the children of this community. If a family could afford to send their children to school, the children would have to walk 1-2 hours to another village, to go to a public school there. However, some children can’t go to school at all; even though the public school is free, their families can’t afford the required uniform and school supplies.
The school was founded in September of 2015, and began with 2 staff members and 20 students. Since then, it has expanded to 8 teachers serving 170 students. Djounio envisions IJR with 8 grades, 500 students, 16 teachers, 2 classrooms, and 1 office. Once these goals are met, he hopes to hire a nurse, build a library and provide lunch for students every day.
- Building a new classroom and office
- Feeding students breakfast and lunch
- Funding teacher and staff salary
- Purchasing student uniforms
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