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The theme of last weekend's ESL lesson was "At the Restaurant." To make the experience practical and interactive, we headed to a local restaurant with our HAPITECH students. They participated in role-plays, taking turns acting as servers and customers while practicing real-life conversations in English. From placing orders to asking questions about the menu, they had the opportunity to use the language in a natural setting.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers around the world! 💐

Let's celebrate the love, strength, resilience, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere. Thank you for the countless ways you nurture, guide, and care for your children every day.

This photo features one of our Start Right mothers from 2021 alongside her beautiful four-year-old daughter, who was born at the Felisane Health Center. Moments like these remind us of the incredible journey of motherhood and the importance of supporting women from pregnancy through the early years of their children's lives.

Exciting improvements are taking place at our facility.

Thanks to an initiative led by the Red Cross and Haiti's Ministry of Health, our local is receiving important upgrades.

The perimeter fence is being completed, concrete has been laid at the entrance, the health center building has been freshly painted, and new tiles are being installed. We are especially proud that the tiling work is being carried out by graduates of our HAPITECH training program, showcasing the skills they learned right here in our community.

Happy Haitian Flag Day from all of us at HAPI. 🇭🇹




Credit 📸: Jean Oscar

My name is Obertine Nicaisse. I am 35 years old, and I am currently a computer literacy student at HAPITECH.

I used to live in Port-au-Prince, but because of the growing insecurity and gang violence, I was forced to leave the capital and settle in La Vallée. The conditions under which I left were deeply traumatic. I would not wish that experience on anyone, yet sadly, it is the reality many Haitians are facing today.
While I was living in Port-au-Prince, I was seven months pregnant when I suddenly went into labor. On the way to the hospital, there was a large protest blocking the roads. I was in severe pain and unable to get through. By the time I finally arrived at the hospital, it was too late. My baby had already died in my womb.

Beyond the pain of losing my first child, the constant gunfire and fear surrounding us became unbearable. I realized I could not continue living under that level of stress. My husband and I made the difficult decision to leave the capital and start over in Jacmel.
Later, I became pregnant again. This time, I delivered my baby by cesarean section. Because of all the stress and trauma I had experienced in Port-au-Prince, my baby was born prematurely and had to spend seven days in an incubator. Thankfully, my child survived, and today I carry both gratitude and relief in my heart.

Even after settling in Jacmel, something still weighed heavily on me: I had never completed high school. I wanted to continue learning and build a professional skill for myself. That is when a friend introduced me to HAPITECH.

After learning more about the school, I chose to study computer literacy. Technology is becoming increasingly important in today’s world, and I believed this training could open new doors for my future. It was also something I had always been interested in.

Even though I do not live close to the school, I attend classes faithfully every weekend. During the week, I manage my small business while also taking care of my baby.

Today, I can finally say that my mind is more at peace. I am no longer living under constant stress, and learning this new profession gives me a deep sense of accomplishment and hope for the future.

My dream is to see HAPITECH continue to grow into a large institution that can serve even more people and give others the same opportunity it gave me.

This International Nurses Day, we honor the nurses who work tirelessly to care for our community.

Whether in consultations, deliveries, outreach visits or education sessions, their dedication helps bring hope and healing to so many lives.

To all of our nurses at the Felisane Health Center: thank you for your patience, your compassion, and for always showing up for those who need you most.

Happy International Midwives Day.
To all our dedicated midwives, thank you for your hard work, your care, and your patience. Thank you for walking alongside mothers and ensuring safe and supported deliveries every day.

Bòn fèt agrikilti ak travay!
Today, we celebrate agriculture and labor—the foundation of our communities.