HFI Social and Educational project in Haiti
In October 2025, Fondation Halehem International (FHI) will open the doors of a brand-new primary and vocational school in Cap-Haïtien, bringing quality education, safety and dignity to children and families who have long been deprived of both. The Social and Educational Project in Haiti—better known by its French acronym PASEH—is more than a construction project: it is a lifeline for a community caught between political turbulence, deepening poverty and recurring natural disasters.
Why Northern Haiti?
Haiti’s Northern Department has welcomed thousands of internally displaced families fleeing gang violence in Port-au-Prince. Yet the region’s crumbling school infrastructure can serve only a fraction of the growing student population. With nearly 80 percent of Haitians living below the extreme-poverty line and an HDI of just 0.535, parents are often forced to choose between feeding their children and sending them to school. PASEH directly targets those pressures by making education physically accessible and financially feasible.
What the Project Delivers
| Component | Details | Annual Cost (HTG) |
|---|---|---|
| School Infrastructure | • 6 classrooms (50 m² each) • Administration office (51 m²) • Sanitary block (28 m²) • Auditorium & cafeteria • Vocational wing for parents | 100,000 (rent) + 621,800 (furnishings) |
| Learning Tools | Desks, benches, blackboards, computers, library, projector, sports & recreation equipment | Included above |
| Staff Salaries (13 months) | Director, supervisor, accountant, secretary, 6–8 teachers, caretaker, housekeeper, kitchen crew | 2,626,000 |
| Operations & Utilities | Maintenance, communications, travel, generator & solar power | 425,000 |
| Extracurricular Program | Summer camp, Christmas toy drive, cultural & sports clubs | 225,000 |
| TOTAL (per year) | 5,013,300 HTG (≈ US $33,422) |
Note: A “13-month” salary structure—common in Haiti—includes an additional month’s pay in December.
Beyond the Classroom
- Free Primary Education for 150 Children (ages 3-12, gender-balanced)
- Vocational Training for Parents: tailoring, agro-processing, basic accounting—empowering families to increase household income.
- On-site Infirmary & School Cafeteria: safeguarding student nutrition and health.
- Community Hub: the auditorium doubles as a venue for town-hall meetings, youth sports and weekend literacy classes.
Sustainability Through Community Buy-In
FHI’s fundraising strategy insists on shared ownership. While international partners provide seed capital, parents contribute modest maintenance fees and volunteer hours. Local artisans will supply furniture; regional farmers will sell produce to the cafeteria. This circular flow of resources keeps money in the community and builds pride in the school’s success.
Measuring Success
- Enrollment & Retention: 95 % of enrolled students complete the academic year.
- Academic Achievement: 20 % improvement in standardized exam scores within three years.
- Parent Employment: At least 60 % of vocational-school graduates report income growth within 12 months.
- Community Participation: Quarterly town-hall meetings draw representation from at least 75 % of student households.
Call to Action
The budget gap for year one stands at just under US $34,000—a sum that can transform 300 lives and ignite a ripple effect across Northern Haiti. FHI invites philanthropists, corporate partners and members of the Haitian diaspora to:
- Fund a Classroom: HTG 90,000 (≈ US $600) outfits 25 students with desks, benches and supplies.
- Sponsor a Teacher: HTG 221,000 (≈ US $1,475) covers a full 13-month salary.
- Power the Campus: HTG 200,000 (≈ US $1,335) installs solar panels, batteries and an inverter—eliminating blackouts.
- Feed a Child for a Year: HTG 12,000 (≈ US $80) guarantees one nutritious meal every school day.
Every contribution—large or small—pushes Haiti one step closer to breaking the cycle of poverty through education.
About Fondation Halehem International
Founded by Haitian educators and social-impact entrepreneurs, FHI channels grassroots energy into scalable solutions for schooling, health and community development. The organization’s holistic model blends infrastructure investment with family empowerment, ensuring that each project becomes self-sustaining within five years.
Together, we can turn classrooms into cornerstones of hope.
Donate, volunteer or partner with Fondation Halehem International today and help build a brighter, more resilient Haiti—one student at a time.
