About Us
Educate Haiti, Inc., has oversight by its board of directors, who make sure that donations are spent as the corporation dictates and consistent with donor wishes. Many current board members of Educate Haiti have been involved in education much of their lives with decades of teaching experience spanning the full range of student ages from preschool through college. We value education and have witnessed firsthand what it can do to further individuals’ lives. Our collective experiences are reflected tuition, books, supplies, well in Educate Haiti’s values.
Over 97% of the funds raised by Educate Haiti, Inc., go toward the education of Haitian children, covering teachers’ and administrators’ salaries, tuition, and school lunch, as well as capital projects, including buildings, solar power, and computer labs. The board and our Haitian partners agree on the projects that should be funded and then solicit donations to achieve these goals. Yearly visits to Haiti by board members and volunteers offer the opportunity to audit the spending and to document successes that have been attained through donations.
This not-for-profit corporation is incorporated in the state of Indiana. with 501(c)(3) status under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. As a result, donations in support of Educate Haiti are tax deductible.
Vision
A nation of empowered Haitians able to independently and collectively pursue their dreams of long, happy, healthy and productive lives for themselves, their children, and future generations.
Mission
To assist Haitians in the development of schools, including buildings, equipment, teachers, and educational leaders, so that all Haitian children and adolescents may have the opportunity for a quality education–this is the key to their empowerment enabling them to pursue their dreams and improve their country.
Values
- Quality education is the key to the advancement of generations
- Adequate learning environments are critical, including buildings, equipment and supplies
- Excellent teachers are important and opportunities for professional growth are key
- Good teachers must be valued – paid a decent wage and paid on a timely basis
- Education should be readily available to all those from preschool (3 yrs. of age) through university
- Local schools are also important hubs for social interactions, including church services, community education, and possibly community health services
- Emphasis should be on accompanying our Haitian partners to promote the dignity of and respect for fellow human beings
- Parents and the community should be involved in the long-term planning and oversight of the schools
- We must be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us by others
