“My name is Darlande.” With those four words, this quiet fourth grader in fact spoke volumes. Why? Because Darlande spoke them in English. Now, it is not necessarily important that the students at the Center of Hope school learn to speak English; it is not one of Haiti’s official languages. But in Haiti, as I […]
Come take a look at the exciting things happening in the science classes of the Center of Hope Haiti School! The solar system, biodegration, and dinosaurs! Or click HERE. Thank you all for the support that has made this possible! Special thanks to Becky Duff and Sharon Smith for helping with the solar system and […]
After almost four years with our children, we thought that we pretty much knew all there is to know about them, particularly as it relates to education. However, a short visit from a long-time friend opened the children’s eyes to new adventures never seen or heard of before by the children. Becky Duff, a nurse […]
November, 2014 (New York). The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. held its 10th Anniversary Gala at the Tent At Bryant Park Grill. Our children and our staff received our Hope Award in honor of their commitment to the mission of COHH and their dedication over the years to making a difference in their lives and that […]
When we started our journey over 10 years ago, we thought our challenges would be in Haiti – a nation rife with poverty and corruption and deficient in education and skilled labor. Haiti, a country with the highest per capita orphan ratio in the world, presents a compelling case for any humanitarian. We were convinced […]