One of the most heartening sights during our time in Haiti, whether in the city of Port au Prince or in the outlying rural communities, was seeing all the children en route too and from school. Many schools were damaged in the eartquake, and most children were out of session for months following the earthquake.
February 2010
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February 2011
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Those of you who followed us last year might remember that outside the window of our clinic 'room' at the Bel-Aire Church, was the devastating view of a primary school in rubble. Over 200 children died when the earthquake struck. Today the rubble has been cleared and a large UNICEF tent houses the school.
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| Shoe shine on the way to school |
Haitians place a high value on education, though many families are unable to send their children to school. Aside from private and parochial schools, there is free public education in Haiti but the cost to cover uniforms, books, and supplies can be prohibitive. Only about 65% of Haitian children go to primary school and then only 20% to secondary school. Literacy is only 52%.
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| On the way home in the rural town of Dufort |
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| Kids are kids. Running, playing, getting a free ride on a truck for a few meters. |
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| A beautiful shot Aaron captured |
-Mc
February 2010
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