Education Initiative

In Haiti, going to school is a privilege. Most schools are private and families are required to pay for tuition, books and uniforms. Many families cannot afford to send their children to school, let alone a good quality school. Without the support of BttN, most of these children would either be attending poor schools or not attending school at all.

One thing we as leaders have learned over the years is, “something is better than nothing” is not a standard we wish to strive for, especially when investing in the next generation.

Our goal is to see these children graduate from high school and go on to learn a trade or earn a college degree to give them more opportunities to contribute to their society. In Haiti, in order to graduate from high school, all kids are required to pass a national exam. Less than 30% of children who take the national exam actually pass it, which makes it even more important that we choose good schools.

With all of this in mind, we will not send the children to a school that we wouldn’t send our own children to. We want to give them the best opportunity to succeed. But to obtain this, it comes with a cost. It means, sending them to some of the most expensive schools in the country. It means providing tutors and assistance in the homes and other areas of their lives when needed. We have already seen the benefits of children receiving the best education. Several of our students have gone on to complete trade school or attend an university to earn a degree in subjects like nursing and business.

The average cost per month for BttN to send a child to school is $35 or $420/year.