We have received a number of inquiries about the recent news events in Haiti. Unfortunately, Haiti continues to spiral downward. Since the terms of all elected officials in Haiti have expired, Haiti does not have a government with authority. As a result, the respect for authority has all but collapsed, and the gangs in the […]
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is being adversely impacted by the war in Ukraine. Center of Hope (Haiti) is among those impacted. Haiti is trying to stabilize its government and its economy. The uncertainty around the governance of the country has left many areas subject to rule by gangs and corruption. Inflation […]
The Future of Haiti….. The Children This year is COHH’s 17th year in Haiti. Over that time, we have experienced the Great Earthquake of 2010, other natural disasters, riots and political upheavals. We have had to adapt and to adjust as warranted by the experience. Our Hinche community has been resilient and supportive. And, we have […]
A Country In Turmoil We are indeed sadden by the turmoil that now encompasses Haiti. Haiti, a beautiful country with a beautiful people continues to struggle politically and domestically. We ask for prayers for better days and hope for the future of the country and the people.Some of you have asked about the impact of […]
Socially distant outdoor classes
Thomas Paine, the author of The Crisis, wrote at the outset of the American Revolution – ” These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of […]
The pictures tell the story. Haiti has once again been devastated by nature – in this case hurricane Matthew. These skeletal shacks used to be called home to many families. Destitute by all measures, the families had the ground pulled from under them. The pig tied to a tire was an attempt to save an […]
Our children, caregivers, parents, teachers and staff gathered on Monday to celebrate the holidays before school recessed for the year. As you might imagine, this is a festive time of year. The children dressed up in their very best to provide musical and other presentations. We then had the presentation of small gifts and sharing […]
Fortunately, our children were off from school this week to celebrate Easter. On Wednesday, we experienced a nightmare in broad daylight that will be with us for a very long time. A truck pulled up to our gate with more than a dozen men. Out from the truck came a man who said that he […]
