Exhibitions of Haitian crafts and photos of the Jacmel carnival, a conference on Haitian literature by Morgane Guérin, the Grandir en Haïti association celebrated its 20 years of existence this Saturday at the Domaine de la Mouline.
Since 2004, she has worked to promote children's rights in Haiti, a country hardly spared by natural but also political crises and extreme poverty. The association first supported the Kay Pa Nou children's home until the 2010 earthquake when all the children were gathered at the Notre-Dame – de Lourdes home near Prot-au-Prince.
“The home welcomes 120 children and a team of around thirty people,” explains Catherine Logez, the president. “We provide financial assistance but also a contribution of skills and support.
Since 2018, it has taken the form of collective sponsorship in the areas of education, schooling and food.
“Growing up in Haiti” thus participated in a national call for projects for the installation of digital boards in schools. “Thanks to donations and obtaining a grant from the Pierre Fabre foundation, we were able to install this equipment but above all help with the training of teachers.
The other upcoming project concerns a pig farm which allows us to contribute to feeding the household. The association used the know-how of one of its vice-presidents, a former agronomist, to provide valuable advice on the management of the farm.
“Despite the context, we continue to build this relationship with Haiti and help the home, even if we have not been able to go there since 2018 due to the instability of the situation.”
But “Growing Up in Haiti” continues its long-term support as this day proved.
