Happy Haitian Independence Day! There Are Many Reasons to Celebrate!

On today, Haitian Independence Day, we would like to say mèsi—thank you—for your outstanding support!

By supporting one of the best education programs in Haiti, you are transforming lives and giving the hope of a brighter tomorrow to a new generation of servant-leaders.

We at The Haitian Project wanted to say thank you. For your support. For your prayers. For standing with Haiti at a time when Haiti needs our mission the most. For being a part of something amazing even through one of the most difficult periods in Haiti's recent history. 

We thank you for stepping up and helping us to raise $200,000 in three weeks time to maximize our End-of-Year Match and reach our goals for 2023. We cannot express our sincere appreciation enough for this amazing achievement!

Your belief in The Haitian Project's mission enables Louverture Cleary School graduates to use their education to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. And we think this is a cause for celebration!

Here are just a few of the many things to celebrate about Louverture Cleary School—that you helped make possible:

  • LCS is one of the best secondary programs in Haiti.
    For nearly four decades, Louverture Cleary School's rigorous Catholic education and formation steeped in community service have created a solid foundation for its reputation of excellence. Classes not only challenge bright minds but also help create well-rounded people. 

  • LCS has a 100 percent pass rate on the baccalaureate, Haiti's national exam.

    In 2023, Louverture Cleary School once again achieved a 100 percent pass rate on BOTH the Katryèm (9th grade) state exam and the Philo (13th grade) baccalaureate exam. Not only that, but the Philo class had two national laureates (pictured above with LCS students) placing #3 and #5 in all of Haiti!

  • LCS has been an innovator and trendsetter in Haiti since its opening nearly four decades ago.
    Ahead of its time, Louverture Cleary School included art, music and sport in addition to economics across its four-year secondary curriculum, long before the Haitian Ministry of Education’s requirements for schools to do so. LCS's approach to teaching languages is another example of the school's educational vision. Perhaps one of the more apparent attributes of a Louverturian is their fluency in four languages—Kreyòl, French, English, and Spanish. 

  • LCS has always modeled the change it wants to see in Haiti.
    The Louverture Cleary School community has always challenged gender bias and inequality by creating equal opportunities for males and females. A great example of this is LCS's impactful “Celebrate Women” program.

  • The LCS culture prepares students to be leaders in rebuilding their country.
    Louverture Cleary students collectively conduct over 1,500 hours of structured community service each week through The Haitian Project’s various community outreach programs. This is by design, living out the school’s motto of Matthew 10:8: "What you receive for free, you must give for free." 

Thank you for believing in our students and alumni. 
Best wishes to you and yours for a safe and happy new year!

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