L'Ecole du Village is an elementary school welcoming children to get them ready for basic reading, writing and math. L'Ecole du Village ensures a place for the children who are under privileged in the small community of Canobert at Ile-a-Vache, Haiti. EDEM Foundation invites you to join us and begin a caring and long lasting relationship with a child in need. 

Thank you Peter

Although I was born and raised in Haiti, where I lived until 1961, I had never visited Ile-A-Vache or any other islands adjacent to Haiti's mainland. However, a year ago, Peter invited me to team up with him to go to Ile-A-Vache and start an artist coorperative there. I wasn't ready to take up a new project yet, for I've been supporting four orphanages and schools in Haiti and the bateys of the Dominican Repulic; But after Peter explained to me how this new project would help supporting local artists, as well as the elementary school of the island, I joined him in his effort, and I began immediately to ship art materials to get the project off the ground.
We had the most exiting time together, and met the most wonderful island hosts: Jean Willy with his family who provided us with the most gracious services and attention, treating us like family. We visited the school and the island only public library and pledged our support to both. 
 Unfortunately, before we had a chance to travel again Peter left us on the 8th of April 2008, while making plans for a summer group trip to the island with New-York teachers.
I've collaborated with Peter on various works related to Haiti since 1990. He was an inspiration and a catalyst for other American middle-class intellectuals like himself to lend support and educate themselves about Haitian culture.
I missed him enormously and I vow to continue his work to honor his memory.          
Sincerely yours

Pierre Leroy
Project's coordinator
Haitian People's Support Project
PO Box 496 Woodstock, NY12498
Phone: 845-679-7320
www.haitiansupportproject.org

Peter Visiting a public library at Ile-a-Vache

Peter attending meeting with group at Ile-a-Vache