Published on December 20th, 2010

The PEACE Fund is delighted to announce its first donation to Mercy and Sharing of $12,000. This money will enable a new program to help teachers and students through all of the upcoming transitions as Haiti begins the rebuilding process after the earthquake.

HaitiChildren is a U.S. based non-profit organization providing care and education to abandoned, orphaned and disabled children in Haiti. Since 1994, we have cared for Haiti’s most defenseless children and established a reputation for excellence in our community-based programming. We take abused, abandoned, and disabled children from a vulnerable state of being hurt and broken and provide comprehensive care until they become independent and thriving.

Located in the Cazeau region of Port-au-Prince near the airport, the John Branchizio School was recently recognized as one of the top five schools in its region. 513 students are enrolled in primary and secondary education that includes a hot meal everyday. Science, math, geography, history, languages, and life skills form a rigorous curriculum that challenges the students from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm each day. 98% of the children at John Branchizio passed the State Exam (compared to the national average of 40%).