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GREENBACK: HELP A CHILD AND GET PAID
IN GREEN
Investment in
education is as essential as investment in our environment. Ecole du Village wants to
partner with friends from other countries to trade a good education for a
clean and green environment. This year, Ecole du Village is initiating a
new program as a way to give
back something that is dear to all of us. A GREEN ENVIRONMENT.
Every child at Ecole du Village who finds a sponsor will be asked
to plant a tree or two in his backyard. You, the sponsor will have
the option to name the tree (name of your own child, memory of a loved
one) and together we will watch it grow while the children get a
better education. The children will be able to select from coconut,
mango, lemon, avocado, and other trees. This program is in
assocation with CAPAS (Centre d'Appui a la Production Agricole du
Sud).
PARTNERING WITH ST. BRIDGETS SCHOOL IN
FRAMINGHAM, MA
A unique opportunity was
presented to the school community by at Saint Bridget School family in
Framingham, Massachusetts to share in a partnership with Ecole du Village.
Bridget School will establish a Friendship Exchange Club with the children
of Ecole du Village in Haiti where both schools will learn about each
other through arts, culture, history, communication and
friendship.
“This partnership is a wonderful opportunity for our
children to expand their ideas of service to others.
Friendship and service are not only local, they are global, and this
partnership helps our children to learn about and virtually “visit” a part
of the world they might otherwise never get a chance to experience,”
commented Mrs. Roseanne Mungovan , principal of Saint Bridget School
. We might have Kindergartners sharing pictures of their
families with the youngest Ecole du Village students, 5th grade students
learning about the geography of Haiti , middle school students studying
Haitian Creole and French art, while the students at the Haiti school are
learning English and the history of Massachusetts . With the
benefits of the Internet, the children can even share in an instant
pen-pal style relationship.”
The Children at Ecole du Village will share
their knowledge of the environment with St. Bridget School and will plant
a tree on behalf of all of their friends at St. Bridget. Visit St.
Bridget at www.saintbridgetschool.info
HISTORY OF ECOLE DU VILLAGE
On October 2005, L'Ecole
du Village opened its doors at Canobert, a small community in the
island of Ile-a-Vache with the support of the Association " Solidaires de
l'Ile à Vache-Haïti " of the Schools of Steiner-Waldorf, France. Myriam
Silien who earlier moved from France to Ile-a-Vache took control of the
school with the support of Florence Tessier, who volunteered to stay for
10 months. The kindergarten welcomed 13 children lead by Florence while
Myriam ran the first grade class. Myriam and Florence were inspired by the
Waldorf School system which they attended and applied the system to fit
the environment of the children. They limited the school to
16 students but the demand was so great that they could have
welcomed over 100 children.
Starting the school was no easy task.
Rain and storm delayed the construction of the school. Myriam had to
start the school under a tree. The children had a hard time focusing, they
were passive and were not paying much attention. Most of the children
never held a pen or a pencil in the past and showed no interest in the
games. But the school finally took off and children showed up everyday
with a smile.
Unfortunately by the end of 2006,
Myriam had to leave the island. Florence completed her 10 months and
returned back to Europe. Upon hearing about the closure of the school,
Jean-Patrick and Bernadette Lucien of EDEM Foundation contacted some
leaders in the community and offered to help reopen the school.
Meetings were held by some leaders and parents and all agreed to
reopen the school. KAPEP (formelly H.O.P.E), an organization based in
Chicago and supporting education in Haiti quickly committed to cover the
salary of the teachers. A committee was put in place by the members
of the community to manage the school. Today, the school counted 83
students, 5 instructors, and a principal. The community of Canobert
wishes to thank Myriam for her inspiration and initiative.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
A committee
made by members of the community (see picture left) assures the management
of the school. The committee includes a president, vice-president, a
treasurer, and a secretary. The school is run by Jean-Sauny Pierre. Jean
Sauny has years of experience in the education sector and has ran other
schools on the island.
The classes are taught by experienced
teachers chosen by the school committee, all members of the
community.
EDEM Foundation, based in Boston, Massachusetts
provides financial and logistic support to the school.
The committee gives a special attention to the involvement of
parents in the activities of the school.
ABOUT IlE-A-VACHE
Ile-a-Vache is a beautiful island located in
the south of Haiti at 6 miles of the coast of the city of
LesCayes. Ile-a-Vache has a population of about
22,000. The island is known for its beautiful environment, great
history and friendly people. The population and relies mostly
on fishing and agriculture. Please visit www.ile-a-vache.com for more info or the mayor's web site at www.ile-a-vache.org.
School
Construction: Ecole du Village is in an urgent need to move to a new
location. Within two years, the
school has gone from 26 students to over 80 students adding one grade
every year. This year (2008), the school will reopen with 5
grades. With the support of the community and the mayor, we are
embarking on the construction of a new school. Mayor Yvres Amazan of
Ile-a-Vache and René Sillien provided the land for the school.
We also had the support of some friends from New-Hampshire, Dorise
kowalewski and Nicholas Scalera who have volunteered 2 months of their
time to go to Ile-a-Vache and help with the construction. Nicholas
has been instrumental in helping fix some of our benches.
(see photos). Thanks to the support of Parris
Keane, Mike Spinelli, Anne Anninger, the International Christian school,
we completed 3 classrooms in 2012. goal is to build 4 more
classrooms in the next 2 years with your help. If you would like to join
us in helping make a difference in the community, please
contact us or call us
at 508-395-4768
The Ile-a-Vache Book: "Mwen Renmen
Ilavach", "I Love Ile-a-Vache": (read
online)
In order for provide the children of the island with a better
education and a chance to discovery their won identity;
EDEM Foundation has worked with the
community to develop a children book about Ile-a-Vache. The book has been reviewed by
teachers and principals on the island and they all have agreed to
incorporate it in their curriculum.
Children will learn the history, culture and geography of
Ile-a-Vache through real life stories reflecting the daily life of people
in the community. Our goal is to make the book available not just to
the students at Ecole du Vilage but to every school in the
community. If you would like to learn more about our book
project please contact Jean-Patrick Lucien at 508-395-4768 or email at patlucien@yahoo.com
Thank You - Merci - Mèsi
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Please consider sponsoring a
child. Not sure
who to picK? - Find a
child who's birthday matches a special day in your life (birthday,
anniversary, your child birthday) - Sponsor a child who shares your
first or last name. - Have your children set aside a piggy bank to
support a child.
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Last Name |
First
Name |
Birthday |
Sponsor |
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Sifleur |
Jhonny |
Oct. 17 |
Boukman Mangones |
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Silien |
Noe |
April 20 |
Kay Kondrat |
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Silien |
Rose Taina |
Dec. 13 |
Vanessa Jean |
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Gerve |
Orinette |
July 29 |
Max Jeanty |
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Gerve |
Johnny |
April 15 |
Carol Chapelli |
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Boyer |
Davidesson |
Agu. 13 |
Rachel Mangones |
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Merand |
Wadson |
Mar. 14 |
Adlumia Gannett |
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Archil |
Deve |
April 3 |
Essie Bruell |
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Laguerre |
chelnord |
Sept. 11 |
Joseph Brunel |
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Bernard |
Rose dania |
Jan. 13 |
Joyce Collier |
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Eliscar |
Wedesline |
Aug. 26 |
Serge Pierre-Pierre |
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Geneste |
Peterson |
Nov. 24 |
Joice Collier |
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Bernard |
Kenly |
March 10 |
Bernadette Lucien |
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Ilmo |
kevens |
Sept. 24 |
Edouard Mangones |
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Eliscar |
wedesly |
Aug. 26 |
Marleen Julien |
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Alexandre |
kervens |
Augut. 8 |
Carol Chapelli |
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Jean |
Olienne |
Oct. 13 |
Teresa McCue |
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Archil |
Dieunise |
Oct. 12 |
Essie Bruell |
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Charlot |
Mikelson |
April 14 |
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Ariste |
Jean Sony |
Dec. 5 |
Joy Lucas |
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Silien |
Dieunie |
Jan. 21 |
Joy Lucas |
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Galletant |
Julienne |
Dec. 25 |
Ella Kondrat |
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Sincyr |
Germain |
OCt. 3 |
Anne Anninger |
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Bauvais |
Lise |
Feb. 8 |
Trudy and John Miller |
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Alexandre |
Kendiana |
Oct. 15 |
Angela Rizzi |
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Lamisere |
Stephanie |
July 5 |
Jim & Nelda McGraw |
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Laguerre |
Slanda |
Jan. 11 |
Margaret Feeney |
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Mesidor |
Milora |
Nov. 17 |
Nicole Fortere |
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Bernard |
Fabrice |
Feb. 6 |
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Justin |
Ros Mayson |
Sept. 27 |
Nana Landenberger |
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Beleston |
Jimmy |
Mar. 19 |
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Douyon |
Schalency |
Nov. 13 |
Nicole Fortere |
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Dumas |
Faliere |
Sept.1 |
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Azaine |
Erilienne |
Oct. 25 |
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Sylien |
Joanne |
Feb. 5 |
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Leonard |
Rose Berlie |
Sept. 29 |
Doris Doney |
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Laguerre |
Frantzso |
Jan. 01 |
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Azaine |
Rebecca |
Jan. 30 |
Rachel Armand |
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Sainvil |
Wathson |
Oct. 9 |
Patrick+Cheryl
Spoletini |
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Pierre |
Richadson |
Aug. 8 |
Larry -Clara Ingle |
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Marceille |
Marc Donald |
Aug. 2 |
Gary/Antonia Presume |
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Mesidor |
Sonia |
Jan. 9 |
Lyvie Racine |
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Alexanxdre |
Alexander |
May 10 |
Charles Monfort |
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Jn Louis |
Wismick |
Nov. 7 |
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Lima |
Jhon Kely |
May 31 |
Bruce/Sandra Kozlowski |
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Silien |
Rose Menka |
Aug. 2 |
Marie T. Geffrard |
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Charlansy |
Douyon |
June 31 |
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Vilson |
Rose Alan |
Fe. 5 |
Carol LaSpina |
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Pompee |
Marie Ednica |
Nov. 28 |
Thelusma Cadet |
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Nerestant |
Jamesly |
Jun. 12 |
Duline Eugene |
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Silien |
Paterson |
Jun. 2 |
Elaine Buchsbaum |
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Bernard |
Fabrice |
Feb. 6 |
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Med |
Jules |
Apr. 28 |
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Maurice |
Pierreson |
Mar. 8 |
Anne Anninger |
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Jules |
Kenson |
Sept. 22 |
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Nazaire |
Francene |
May 19 |
Michael Pearigen |
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Merant |
Jean Willy |
July 2 |
Stephanie Curci |
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Sinfirmin |
Kenson |
Mar. 16 |
Carol LaSpina |
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Nerestant |
Jameson |
Fe. 12 |
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Ysme |
Samantha |
Agu. 20 |
Careline Romain |
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Dare |
Loogens |
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Exere |
Lucson |
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Fanfan |
Jocelin |
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Jn Baptiste |
Lerison |
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Amazan |
Eli |
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Chekara Jean |
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Americain |
Jn Mary |
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Bernard |
Richard |
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Alex Anselme |
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Lizeus |
Ismaelle |
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Maya Jean |
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Louis |
Frankel |
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Laguerre |
Shnyder |
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Anacius |
Merana |
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Ketny Dorcemon |
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Bersie |
Daicka |
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Lyvie Racine |
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Castel |
Abigaelle |
June 18 |
Anne Anninger |
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Hezer |
Magdaline |
Dec. 20 |
Brian Wright |
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Silus |
Medina |
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Felicia Medina |
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Silien |
Menca |
Aug. 28 |
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St-Jour |
Georgia |
Feb. 17 |
Georgia T.
Loubeau |
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Lidza |
Exere |
May 12 |
Yolette Ibokette |
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Nerestant |
Walkens |
Apr. 30 |
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Prinvil |
Rose Thamas |
May 20 |
Joyce Collier |
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Alexandre |
Tony |
Aug. 14 |
Michael Huffine |
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Alexandre |
Safira |
May 28 |
Chekara Jean |
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Anacuis |
Mericiane |
Dec. 13 |
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