Kids Connection Haiti

The wait is over for 31 students! We are overwhelmed with gratitude. This Giving Tuesday, you showed up in a BIG way, helping us raise enough to cover tuition for 31 deserving students in Haiti! But it is more than a number. It’s a chance for these students to dream, to grow, and to build brighter futures. YOU made this possible. Every single donation, every act of kindness, and every share of our mission has helped change lives forever. We can’t thank you enough for being part of this journey. Together, we’re building a future filled with hope and opportunity. #KidsConnectionHaiti #AyitiCherie #Grateful #TogetherWeTransform #HaitiEducation

Right now, 35 of our students are not in school. They’re waiting eagerly until there’s enough funding for them to return to the classroom. While they wait, they face unimaginable challenges. Surrounded by violence and uncertainty, they hold onto one dream: finishing school, learning a trade, and rebuilding their communities. They’re ready to create brighter tomorrows today—but they can’t do it alone. Here’s how you can help: It only takes $1.50 a day ($564/year) to cover a student’s tuition. Every dollar gives them the tools they need to overcome their struggles and build a better future. And this Giving Tuesday, your generosity goes TWICE as far. Thanks to a $10,000 matching gift, every donation will be doubled! Together, we can fill those empty classroom desks and help these students achieve their dreams. Please, donate here: https://lnkd.in/ecZkFCNF Let’s end the wait. Will you join us? #GivingTuesday #EndTheWait #EducationForAll #KidsConnectionHaiti #Haiti

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing team at the Association of Haitian Professionals - AHP for inviting Kids Connection Haiti to speak at last night’s mixer at ‘Port-au-Prince Haitian Cuisine’ in Silver Spring. We truly value our collaboration and deeply appreciate your continued support of our students in Haiti!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶! Kids Connection Haiti seeks passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Directors. If you have a heart for empowering vulnerable youth in Haiti and want to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you! 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲: Since 2009, Kids Connection Haiti has successfully provided education, life skills, vocational training, housing, and health care for young adults in Haiti, offering them a pathway out of poverty and into a life of financial independence. Our programs focus on empowering young men and women who have faced unimaginable hardships and helping them build brighter futures. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿: We seek individuals deeply committed to making a difference in the lives of Haitian youth and experienced in any of the following fields: • Nonprofit governance, HR, and leadership • Fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations • Marketing and public relations • Legal, financial, or strategic planning • Community development or education • Graphic design, web development, and social media 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Our Board members meet virtually every other month, with two in-person meetings annually in Washington, DC. Additionally, depending on your role, committee involvement, and availability, the expected time commitment is between 5 to 15 hours per month. We offer flexibility, but we ask for a solid commitment to ensure the success of our mission. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! If you’re ready to use your time, treasure, and talent to help break the cycle of poverty for Haiti’s youth, please contact us. Together, we can create brighter futures! 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: Please email us at Astrid@KidsConnectionHaiti.org with a brief introduction and your resume. We look forward to hearing from you! To learn more about Kids Connection Haiti, please visit https://lnkd.in/dE7MFDFv

Would you transform a life if you could? As our students gear up for the new school year, we’re facing a challenge that’s hard to ignore: we don’t have enough funds to send every student to school. We urgently need sponsors for 100 students. Sponsorships provide consistent monthly support, ensuring that each child can attend school without interruption and with the confidence that someone believes in them. Your support goes beyond financial aid—it’s a message that they matter. As a sponsor, you’ll receive regular updates and photos of your student. Will you consider transforming a life by becoming a sponsor today? Sign up here to become a sponsor or make a donation: https://lnkd.in/dBTUvWxu Thank you!

The school year is coming to an end for our young adults in Haiti. It's been one of the most challenging years ever for Haiti. With many people living in fear and hunger, schools being closed for several months, hundreds of thousands forced to relocate, and over 5,000 lives lost to gang violence, the country has faced immense hardship. Despite these obstacles, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our students. We continue to fight for a better future for our 100+ young men and women. We are deeply grateful to those who continue to support our mission. Together, we are making a difference! #KidsConnectionHaiti #EducationHaiti #AyitiCherie

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We were honored to attend a wonderful event last night at the Embassy of Haiti in Washington, D.C., where Dr. Garry Conille, Prime Minister of Haiti, and The Hon. Dominique Dupuy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, delivered an inspiring speech on their commitment to improve the situation in Haiti. Prime Minister Conille emphasized the importance of cooperation with the local population, the Haitian diaspora, Haitian police, and foreign troops. He passionately appealed to the international community to continue their support, highlighting that 12 million Haitians are being held captive by 12,000 thugs. His words were a powerful reminder that "Haitian children deserve the same opportunities as children anywhere else." We left the event encouraged and committed to standing behind Haiti's journey towards a brighter future. #Haiti #BetterFutureforHaiti

Persistence in the Face of a Civil War: KCH’s Unfading Commitment to Young Adults’ Education and Well-being in Haiti While extreme unrest gripped Port-au-Prince, Kids Connection Haiti has successfully continued its educational program, ensuring our students remained connected and supported throughout these last few months. As the capital faced turmoil, our student coordinators maintained daily communication with the young men and women in our program. With schools closed, we adapted swiftly by hiring teachers to provide online learning for our high schoolers. Due to the lack of electricity, internet, or laptops, these classes were conducted on their mobile phones, while our university students were set up for online education on their laptops. Safety concerns and road closures made it impossible for staff to reach the office. Yet, by equipping our team with solar energy solutions, we enabled them to work from home, ensuring uninterrupted support for our students. While these solutions might seem commonplace elsewhere, they are exceptional in Haiti. Healthcare access has been a significant challenge, but we ensured our students received the necessary treatments. Amid the threat of starvation, we utilized a local money transfer app to provide emergency food money to our youth, safeguarding their well-being. The journey has been incredibly challenging, scary, and lonely for our students. Their relief and joy were palpable when they finally reunited after months apart. It’s incredible how quickly life picks up, even when peace remains elusive in Haiti. Today, we celebrate a student’s graduation, two students attending job interviews, ongoing exams, and plans for summer workshops and group meetings. We are profoundly blessed and 100% committed to fostering a brighter future for our students. #Resilience #Education #Haiti #KidsConnectionHaiti #CommunitySupport #Innovation #Hope #TogetherWeCan

A huge thank you to National Capital Bank for generously sponsoring the "Workout for a Better Haiti" event. Special shoutout to #ElizabethBrooks and Harold Sanco for hosting a fun and energetic workout session that kept everyone moving, sweating, and smiling! Your generous support made a world of difference, enabling us to raise essential funds for at-risk students in Haiti, and foster a spirit of unity and wellness within our community. Thanks to you and all the fabulous friends who joined us, we are one step closer to building a brighter future for the wonderful people of Haiti. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to make a positive impact together! #NationalCapitalBank #WorkoutForABetterHaiti #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference