EDUCATION IN HAITI
On a national average only about 60% of Haitian children between 6 and 11 are enrolled in school. In the rural areas only about half of the children have the opportunity to start in primary school. The Haitian government has failed in its obligation to offer education free of charge as is stated in its constitution. More than 90% of the schools are non-public, with most of them not receiving any state support. For some families sending all, or even one, of their children to school is simply out of economic reach.
- About 500,000 children in Haiti are not in school
- 85% of teachers lack basic qualifications
- 60% of the population of Haiti can read and write
- 78% of students drop out after Primary School
- 5% of students graduate High School
- 1% of students attend Universities
LaChapelle Schools
LaChapelle is a community of about 50,000 people in the Abritonite Department of Haiti. There are about 24 private schools in LaChapelle—some are faith based, many are not. The photos below are actual private schools in LaChapelle. These images do not comply with anything we might imagine as an acceptable school structure for children. Most of the private schools charge tuition that ranges from $100 to $200 USD annually, plus the cost of uniforms, shoes, supplies and exams. There are a few private schools that charge a significantly higher tuition than this.
The schools are located throughout the Community of LaChapelle so the children can walk to school.
Despite the number of school locations, many, many children in LaChapelle do not attend school. Their parents simply cannot pay the tuition required. Average unemployment in Haiti is about 70%. In the rural areas like LaChapelle is it even higher. The primary occupation in LaChapelle is agriculture. If a parent is working, perhaps as a laborer during planting or harvesting, his/her salary is about $2/day. It is nearly impossible to send your children to school if this is your income level.
HEPI’s way of supporting education in LaChapelle is our Sponsor a Child Program. HEPI works closesly with a local organization of young men known as OJEM. Beginning in April, OJEM will compile a list of all the children in LaChapelle who will likely not be able to attend school because of the family’s inability to pay tuition. We know there will be hundreds of children on this list. HEPI’s goal is to see every child in LaChapelle in School.
Sponsor The Education Of A Haitian Child
HEPI’s goals are to help every child in LaChapelle attend school and to change the culture in the community to recognize the importance of children attending school beyond 6th grade.
You can donate using a credit card in any amount you choose.
If you would like to assist with the purchase of textbooks, please add an additional amount.
If you prefer to pay by check, please mail the check payable to:
HEPI
2788 Carolina Isle Dr.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
| Elementary School - Preschool Though 6th Grade | Secondary School - 7th Grade though 9th Grade | High School - 10th Grade though 12th Grade | Terminal Grade - Students must complete Grade 13 To Be Eligible To Apply To University |
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$100 USD per year |
$125 USD per year |
$175 USD per year |
$200 USD per Year |