We believe
Kids deserve to flourish
We work with families in Haiti to break the cycle of poverty through quality education.
The Challenges
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80% of middle school and high school age kids in Haiti do not stay in school.
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Over 6 million Haitians live below the poverty line.
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Haiti’s unemployment rate is 13.8%.
Our Mission
We take a holistic approach to ensure emotional, physical & nutritional needs are met allowing students to academically flourish. Project Fleri works with the families, local community & social workers to ensure educational success.
Our Impact
900
children fed daily
Since 2020, Project Fleri has partnered with two schools in Port au Prince to provide daily meals to its students.
The number of Haitian students directly impacted by our programs is approximately 1,000.
Our impact reaches well beyond the classroom. Educated and well nourished children are more likely to flourish in their careers and assist their families and communities.
160
annual school scholarships provided
We provide education scholarships to students in need within the Vivy Mitchel community.
27
full-time Haitian employees
The Project Fleri team works directly with the children & families in our program and takes a unique approach to ensure every child’s success.
Our Programs
In Haiti, only 20% of middle school and high school age kids stay in school.
Haiti’s school system is dominated by the private sector making school tuition too expensive for most families, especially past middle school. Our education program helps families overcome this obstacle by covering the cost of tuition & providing additional support to keep kids in school.
Creating long-term effects on poverty in Haiti starts with education. Education creates a positive ripple effect across communities that allows people to take control of their futures & change their lives for the better.
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In fall of 2022, we opened the doors to Project Fleri Scholastic Academy (PFSA) Elementary School, teaching K - grade 4. Our goal is to expand our elementary school to include grade 6.
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Many children in Haiti don’t receive a daily meal. Since 2020, Project Fleri has partnered with two schools in Port au Prince to provide daily meals to its students. Our school lunch program provides the 900 children at St. Louis and St. Jude with a nutritious, daily meal to help them continue to grow and develop in and outside of school.
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The after-school program provides tutoring and enrichment activities such as soccer and arts clubs.
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We provide education scholarships to students in need within the Vivy Mitchel community.
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The Project Fleri Welcome House is an IBESR (Haitian Social Services) accredited home for 20 vulnerable children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Our goal is to provide a safe home, food, and education for children who do not have another option for living. We create a safe, family environment for children to grow and learn while working to reunite families whenever possible.
David & Neva, Project Fleri’s foster parents, live at the home with our children and create a family environment with warm family relationships. Along with the family environment our kids receive, we provide emotional support, education, and a diversified continuum of services with a focus on self-sustained skill development. A plan is developed for each child leading to an outcome of healthy reunification, kinship care, or independent living through education or work opportunities.
The Welcome House has become a community center for all the children in the neighborhood. Our goal is for every kid in our program and in the neighborhood to feel like they have a place to come any time.
Get Involved
Creating long-term effects on poverty in Haiti starts with education. Education creates a positive ripple effect across communities that allows people to take control of their futures & change their lives for the better.
You can be part of that change. Here are a few suggestions on how you can get involved.
Become an English-speaker partner
Over the last few weeks, volunteers have had Zoom calls with our Welcome House kids, who have been stuck inside the apartment all day and night. This has brought them immense joy and has been great for keeping them on top of their English while school is not in session.
Sponsor a classroom
Due to the rapid growth of our elementary school and a significant interest in the Vivy Mitchel community, we have decided to shift our funding model away from single-student sponsorship. The Classroom Ambassador Program allows a donor to support the cost of books, school supplies, and tuition for an entire class of 20 - 30 students. With this support, donors will receive monthly newsletters from the class, including what they are learning and how they are developing in their studies! This model is a great way to see the impact of your generosity on the lives of students in Haiti.
Make a Donation
You can help us create opportunities for children in need through our education and development programs.
Shop project fleri
Purchasing our products is another great way to support our work in Haiti.
Our Team
The Project Fleri team works directly with the children & families in our program and takes a unique approach to ensure every child’s success. We are wholeheartedly committed to each of these children with a focus on providing them a quality & holistic education.
We are grateful to our sponsors...
