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...
by Angelica Mourges | May 5, 2026 | Blog
In Haiti, graduating high school doesn’t happen at the end of 12th grade. There’s one more step. It’s called Philo—short for “Philosophy”—and it represents the final, critical year of a student’s education journey. More Than a Senior Year Students in Haiti progress...
