by Angelica Mourges | May 13, 2026 | Blog
When people think about Haiti, they often think about natural disasters, political instability, or poverty. What many people do not realize is that one of Haiti’s greatest long-term challenges is access to education. For millions of children in Haiti, school is not...
by Angelica Mourges | May 13, 2026 | Blog
In rural Haiti, many schools are built simply out of necessity. A few cement block walls. A tin roof. Classrooms lined directly along the main road because there is nowhere else to build. And while education is happening inside those classrooms, the environment...
by Angelica Mourges | May 7, 2026 | Blog
For the first time in generations, hope is rising again across Haiti through the game the world loves most: football. As Haiti fights its way through World Cup qualifying, an entire nation is paying attention. Streets fill with celebration after every victory....
by Angelica Mourges | May 5, 2026 | Blog
At Teach Haiti, growth has never been about speed—it’s about intentional transformation. Since opening our school in Port-au-Prince, we’ve followed a simple but powerful model: add one grade each year. What began with just a few classrooms has grown into a full school...
by Angelica Mourges | May 5, 2026 | Blog
Miquette’s First Day of School When Miquette was ten years old, her parents told her she would finally be starting school. In Haiti, most children in St. Michel begin school at age three in Pre-School 1. Their backpacks are ready, their uniforms are crisp, and their...
by Angelica Mourges | May 5, 2026 | Blog
In Haiti, only about 20% of teenagers reach secondary school. Nearly half of all children never complete primary education, and adult literacy rates remain around 61%, far below regional averages. These numbers are not accidental. They reflect a system where access to...
