KCH Blogs

Haiti is facing a civil war. In Port-au-Prince, gangs terrorize communities, burning homes, taking lives, and shattering hope. Tragically, 30–50% of gang members are children—desperate for food, purpose, and a way to survive.

Thanks to KCH’s team and the generosity of our sponsors, dreams are turning into reality.

Just last week, Georgeline and five other students graduated from sewing-, pastry- and cooking school and will now start a micro-business. Additionally, our recent graduate Carolle was hired by the very company where she was doing her internship. Stories like theirs are common in the KCH community, and they’re a testament to the power of our holistic and personalized approach. We don’t just educate; we empower. And the results are life-changing.

Rolna joined Kids Connection Haiti five years ago after moving from the countryside to the capital to study agronomy. We're incredibly proud of his hard-working, creative, entrepreneurial spirit.

We are incredibly proud of Sabrina’s accomplishment. Having lost both her parents due to a lack of healthcare when she was a young teenager, Sabrina became acutely aware of the importance of access to care and was determined to succeed in nursing school. Through her hard work and dedication, she became one of the top students in her class!

As the school year draws to a close, I'm so impressed with the resilience and determination of our students. Despite facing unimaginable challenges, they have emerged stronger, more dedicated, and committed to transforming not only their own lives but also the future of their country.

While the situation in Haiti is still difficult, about 100 KCH students are now back in school. Some can't return yet because their commute to school is unsafe. Fifteen of our young men and women participate in our 'catch-up' classes in preparation for their state exams to make up for the many schooldays they missed.

Looking for a way to have a blast and do good at the same time? Join us on Saturday, June 1st, for the Kids Connection Haiti Open-Air Workout Fundraising event!

The situation is dire for our orphaned young adults who have no one else to turn to. Without immediate assistance, they face the very real threat of starvation.

The surge of violence this weekend made our hearts ache for the people of Haiti. We were deeply worried about our students' safety. Thankfully, our wonderful staff was able to reach all of them.

Our dear student Stephania graduated from Med School on January 24, 2024. Stephania has always wanted to become a medical doctor because she has witnessed many people die due to a lack of health care.

Meet Esnel, a young leader tackling Haiti’s sanitation catastrophe. Access to clean water is a basic human right. Help our students provide that right to Haitian school children.

When Malaika was in 10th grade, her mom told her: 'I'm sorry, honey, this was your last school year. Your little sister is starting school, and I can't pay for both of you.

Carmensky is incredibly grateful for you. He is taking part in Professional Orientation; a series of workshops where experts from 30 different fields teach our high school kids about their jobs.

It's hard to understand how our students got through this challenging school year. Yet, they did it! In 2022-2023, two of them graduated from university, 11 from trade school, and 17 will graduate from high school.

Let’s turn GIVING TUESDAY into GIVING FOOD DAY! We already received an amazing matching gift of $4,000. Which means that your gift will be doubled, dollar for dollar!

SAFE HOUSING is urgent and more important than ever for our students in Haiti right now. For only $1.24 a day – the price of a candy bar - you can offer safe housing to a Haitian at-risk student.

Haiti is in a deep, dark, humanitarian crisis. Miraculously, our students are still standing firm. Even when the streets are inaccessible and the schools closed, they know they can count on basic services such as housing, food and medical care.

Three days ago, Malika was diagnosed with a voluminous abdominal tumor. She needs surgery as soon as possible to remove it. Malika just graduated from our micro-business training, as well as from trade school.

Look at the smiles of our aspiring entrepreneurs! These fifteen young adults were selected to attend a special micro-business training this summer. If they complete the training successfully, KCH will offer them the financial support they need to get started and make their entrepreneurial dreams come true. They are so excited!

Do you know how much we appreciate you? We probably don't say it enough. But we appreciate you so very much!

Did you know that there's only one physician for every 10,000 patients in Haiti? (In the US, the estimated rate is 1200-1900 patients/physician). Imagine the waiting times...

We are proudly presenting to you our 2021 Impact Report in numbers and stories.

It's been a tough year, but our students never gave up. They are true fighters! Thank you for giving them your trust, your kindness and your financial support.

Please, join our effort, and join any (or all) of our donation-based fitness classes. (details below!)

Thanks to you, hundreds of Haitian young lives continue to be changed. And that's why I want to share some positive news with you. Yes, it is true, Haitians are living in fear and in danger. But Haitians are also real people, with real hopes and real dreams. And sometimes, these dreams come true!

Thanks to the support of our generous donors, our team of 8 volunteers/students accomplished their first mission trip and was able to deliver the construction materials and essential items to the victims of the earthquake in the small village of Tiby.

Our students have such passion for helping their communities and we couldn't be more proud of them!

Our students learn life skills that they might not learn otherwise, like problem solving, study skills, goal setting, mutual respect, and more.

Helping young people in Haiti is hard work. But last Fall, it got even harder. On September 28, 2020, the value of the US Dollar suddenly tumbled 45% due to an unexpected move by the government, artificially increasing the Gourde – US Dollar exchange rate.

The threat of COVID-19 is one of many challenges that Haitians are facing. As opposed to other countries, Haiti’s streets and marketplaces are still over-crowded, as if COVID-19 doesn’t exist.