Update on the Security Situation in Haiti

Many people are aware of the acute challenges facing Haiti, especially the insecurity that has rapidly increased since the assassination of the country’s president in July.

Amidst this unfortunate reality, The Haitian Project’s and Louverture Cleary School’s priorities are ensuring the safety of our community, supporting our students, staff and faculty in every way possible, and making sure that our mission can continue and expand beyond the current crisis.

"Continuing [the mission of LCS in Haiti] produces better leaders through education... that is what Haiti needs to stand up."
—LCS Director of Operations Esther P. (LCS '02)

We are especially grateful to the local leadership team and for the relationship that has been built with the surrounding neighborhood over the years. Both have been invaluable in navigating the current challenges.

Still, the security situation in Haiti is extremely concerning. The quality of life has deteriorated for everyone as, aside from the uncertainty and violence, gangs have disrupted the supply of gasoline, aid, and other essentials.

The Haitian Project does not currently have any U.S. staff or Missionary Volunteers based in Haiti due to the increased risk it would pose to our community at LCS, as well as to themselves.

Every possible precaution is being taken to ensure the safety of faculty, students and staff, and THP is monitoring the situation constantly.

We will continue to do all we can to ensure LCS can provide stability to our students, faculty and staff now and into the future. Please pray for everyone’s continued safety and for relief to come soon to all of Haiti.

"For the future, I would like to be a good doctor and I will work hard for this. My hope is to have a better country.... It’s not only a hope, but it’s a goal for me because my LCS education is preparing me for this, to rebuild my lovely Haiti."—Sadrac E., LCS Katryèm student (U.S. 9th grade)

 
 

Please continue your support of our mission, especially now. Your help is the help we have to give. Together we can work towards brighter days ahead.

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