In Haiti there are more than a quarter million children who are victims of domestic slavery. In Haitian Creole they are called "restavek" from the French word "rester avec" meaning "stay with." Many parents, who live in poverty, mainly in rural areas or slums, are unable to feed their children. They give them away to more affluent families hoping that their child will live in better conditions an
d will receive an education. But, with few exceptions, these children become slaves, working in the homes from early morning until night. In some situations they take care of other children who are older than them and do house work as well. Many of the restaveks are not permitted to go to school and are exposed to domestic and sexual violence. We want to rescue these children and help them get a quality education. Many mothers cannot send all their kids to school and, instead, have to choose which children to send. After the earthquake that shook Haiti five years ago, the situation there got worse. We need your help to send these Haitian children to school. Please lend a hand. Any size donation is greatly appreciated and tax deductible. How FEDHA Helps Haitians Help Themselves: With your donations, Leferene travels to Haiti and physically assists in the enrollment of each child into a private school (which is more reliable than the public school systems in Haiti since teachers get paid consistently). He issues enrollment, uniforms with the FEDHA logo, school supplies, and makes sure transportation to and from school is set up for each sponsored child. FEDHA required the students to pass the classes during the school year in order to stay in the program. FEDHA will get reports on child attendance, child progress, and the conditions of the schools. FEDHA will also secure and share its receipts so donors can have every confidence in where their donations are being used. These children learn many languages in school (Haitian Creole, French, English, and Spanish) to ensure they are well equipped to find the best employment possible after graduation. Your donations help Haitians help themselves!
