Since I made the decision to move back to Haiti from the U.S, I have been contemplating many ideas on what to do to really bring about change inside the country. But one particular idea that has been really stuck on my mind lately is A Learning Center/School where, kids or adult can especially learn how to code or program- But before i tell you a bit more, I am sure many of you reading my post right now, might have heard or seen on the news when the massive 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti in 2010 killing more than 200,000 people. Thank God, no one close to me were affected. But, needless to say, we were still pretty shaken by the images we saw of dead or injured people, pancaked down building and houses. Im sure you did too hence why you probably quickly donated money. But the sad truth is Haiti nearly saw 5% of that money-
Its now been 7 years- The red cross, the clinton foundation and many other organizations who raised money in the name of "Haiti" did little for Haiti. But, that's a whole other topic!
However, Haitians are a very courageous people. We keep striving and we keep moving forward. That is why it was important for me to move back- to play a part in the matter. To help change the perception of my country one, and two, help people as much as i can. It is the youth of the country that suffers from all of the country's misfortunes mostly- I cannot help but shake my head when i drive in the streets of Port-au-prince, seeing them wondering around- It is not their fault that the crazy streets have become their homes- No one is there to look out for them and it breaks my heart. But something can be done.
I will share more with you as I gather more resources and information- In the Meantime i hope the steemit community encourages me and follows me as I share my journey to opening the school for kids from age 7 and up-
But of course i cannot do it alone- Thats why i am here, sharing my story- learning from you and hopefully gather even more necessary resources, and maybe raise money in order to make this dream of mine come true and eventually play in part in helping save the future of Haiti-
Thank you for reading!
PS: It is me on the pictures with these lovely souls- I went to install a water filter in a school in a beautiful, breathtaking town called Kenscoff up in the mountains of Haiti -