School is in session in Port-de-Paix! After many months of delay, we are pleased to share that the Charles Salomon Primary School has resumed classes for all students as of January 9, 2023.
As we have shared previously, classes were originally scheduled to begin in October of 2022, however, Haiti’s Ministry of Education had delayed the start of school due to economic and safety concerns for all schools in the country.
Although Haitian schools were officially reopened on November 5, 2022, most schools did not resume operations until December or January. In some red-zone communities, such as Croix-des-Bouquets, schools remain closed due to the ongoing threat of violence.
Parents and families in Port-de-Paix were heavily involved in the decision-making process for the start of school in the community. Jean Herard Charles held several parent meetings to allow parents to express their opinions and concerns about the school year. The community decided to resume classes in January and we are so thrilled to see these smiling faces back in class!
The Charles Salomon Primary School is supported through the generosity of donors to Healing Art Missions. Thank you for your continued support for this community.