As we begin our 9th year of existence, I am anxious to say “Happy New Year” to all that have come to know the Center of Hope (Haiti). No, the years have not gone by fast. On the contrary, it seems as if we have been on a never ending journey where time seems to […]
Does Haiti Celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a congressionally declared holiday in the United States. No such action has taken place in Haiti. However, there is more to the day than a declaration. In fact, the celebration took place in the United States before any act of Congress. The day is a time of families and […]
In Haiti, the school children are required to wear uniform clothing. Many parents do not send their children to school because they cannot afford the cost of the uniforms. At COHH, we provide each child with two uniforms. At the opening of school this year, one child was absent. As part of our usual follow […]
We are pleased to announce today that Deborah Straughan will be joining the COHH staff on October 1st as our new Executive Director. Deborah comes to us with experience in working with NGOs in Belize to build housing and schools and fundraising to support the efforts in Belize. Deborah is committed to the well being of children. When asked […]
Finally, after many years of neglect, electrical power has been restored to Hinche along the Route 3, the main highway through the middle of the country that connects Port Au Prince in the south with Cap-Haitien in the north. Businesses and residences are now able to access that source of power provided they are able […]
Foremost, I wish to say thank you. Thank you for your work and devotion to the children of Haiti. I am a firsthand witness to how your organization has touched lives and offered a brighter future to the impoverished children of rural Haiti. Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me by giving […]
Schleimacher Jubsam GEFFRARD was born April 26, 2012. He weighed 3.6 kgs. SJ arrived a little earlier than the expected date of May 18th. SJ is the second son of Marie Sammuelle and Wisny Geffrard. SJ’s older brother is four-year old Wissammuel. Marie and SJ are resting at home in Hinche and are doing fine Wisny […]