Dear Friends,
On January 1st 2015 we celebrate the arrival of a new year filled with powerful optimism for an outstanding series of new achievements. On this same day we also celebrate the 211th anniversary of Haiti’s independence (January 1, 1804) – setting a precedent that opened the doors of opportunity for nations.
Thus we present you with year-end and year-beginning gifts. For year-end we offer highlights of youth achievements from throughout the year. To launch the new year we gift you with a delicious dose of Soup Joumou – a unique Haiti rooted recipe for success, celebrating the achievements of the past and of the future. This is a recipe passed forward in many ways, for generations – and for generations to come.
This is the spirit of Le Flambeau Foundation as together we celebrate our achievements and pass forward educational opportunities to youth in Haiti who will ultimately achieve the independence, success, and leadership that will rebuild a healthy sustainable Haiti for all of us.
May our newborn year bring even more to the table and may we all remember to continue the tradition and pass forward our good fortune.
Happy Independence Day! Happy New Year!
Le Flambeau Foundation Inc.
Board Members: J. St.Lot-Gervais, J. Puchner, T. Wright III, G. Collingwood, S. Colas-Gervais
Highlights from the year
This piece was written by Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Danice who recently completed his third semester of college in the U.S. (arrived August 2013) and is preparing to launch his fourth semester, and complete his second year of college. Danice is majoring in Business with a minor in Accounting. Read more...Third Year Scholar Completes fifth Semester
Third year Le Flambeau Foundation scholar Ruchama just completed her fifth semester of college. She will be sending in an updated perspective in January to share with Haiti youth and with you. Until then, read her last piece titled “My Faithful Compass ” – she had much to say.
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THE SPARK of Le Flambeau Winners Announced!
THE SPARK of Le Flambeau language exchange program now entering its seventh year was run this year with the students in Haiti, focused on discussions of culture and history – in English. The top performer in Haiti won a Dell notebook laptop computer.
To read more on the reception in Haiti (click here)
To see the list of winners ….(click here)
Youth View the Future in Haiti
Youth participants in Le Flambeau Foundation programming, specifically THE SPARK of Le Flambeau, were interviewed over the year 2014. Following is the candid feedback provided. The students live in Haiti and are between the ages of 17 and 25. English is their second or third language. (read more…)You are invited to view other sections of our website for further updates on Le Flambeau Foundation activities. Join us in the commitment. The future is bright!