The Challenge of Education in Haiti
The cost of education in Haiti is very high and for the most part is highly
inaccessible to the average poor person. Due to weak state provision of
education services, private and parochial schools account for about 90% of
primary schools and only 65% of primary school-aged children are actually
enrolled. At the secondary level, the figure drops to around 20%. Even though
Haitians place a high value on education, few can afford to send their children
to secondary school. In Haiti’s overall development, education remains a key
obstacle to economic and social advancement.
A key to peace, justice and economic opportunity in Haiti is EDUCATION.
Educating the poor of Haiti will promote employment, social values and
democracy in a country with a long history of economic, social and political
turmoil.
Haitian School Children By building schools and partnering with other nonprofit organizations to
cost-effectively manage and expedite school construction, improvement and
expansion projects, HERO seeks to promote hope through knowledge. HERO
is:
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Providing standard elementary school construction plans that help ensure good
quality at a reasonable price, |
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Integrating electric and water-filtration systems into school
design, |
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Serving as an effective liaison between U.S.-based sponsors
and local communities in Haiti, |
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Helping sponsoring organizations to maximize their resources. |
| HERO's education projects include: |
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A primary school in Port Margot, |
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A secondary school in Belle Anse, |
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A school and community center/study hall in Bassin
Zim. |
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