This is a landso vibrant and alivethat laughter will come bursting throughas imperious as the sunand the spirit will surviveresilient as the soil. – Dennis Brutus 1978 ”Love; the Struggle” This poem so aptly describes Haiti and its people. Rather than its poverty, it is the aliveness and the vibrancy of Haiti that gave…
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Programs & Projects When Haitian Connection was founded in 2005, our primary efforts were directed at providing human and physical resources to a variety of educational projects. We focused on women and children because their need is greatest, and they are the future of Haiti. Read about our current programs: How do we determine if a project is…
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Haitian Connection projects depend on volunteers and the support of people who desire to help. If you would prefer to send a donation by mail please address checks to: Haitian Connection 5300 South Shore Drive #27 Chicago, IL 60615 To volunteer for one of our projects, contact Renate Schneider at HaitianConnection@gmail.com or by phone at 312/493-3719…
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Haitian Connection has been operating an after-school program for several years.
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… The needs are many, and the women are counting on it and planning for it in their budgets.
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These summer camps are very meaningful for the children who have so little opportunity for distraction and organized group activities.
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