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Education is one of the pillars that allows us to create a foundation for a better future for a country. At APA, we believe we can work together with communities to bring change and make a real impact.
This year, we commemorate the 221 years since the Battle of Vertières, which took place on November 18, 1803.
Equipping 50,000 Civic Leaders for Haiti’s Future: Anseye Pou Ayiti’s Bold Vision
Brain Drain and Its Effects on Haiti: How Anseye Pou Ayiti is Driving a New Approach to Education and Leadership
The Brain Drain Challenge in Haiti: How Anseye Pou Ayiti is Equipping a New Generation of Local Leaders
In Haiti, when we talk about access to education, we often refer to the children's ability to attend a particular school.
Echoes of Haiti’s colonial past resonate deeply within its education system, perpetuating a cycle of dehumanization and eroding Haitian identity.
A Haitian proverb says, "Having doesn't mean there's nothing left to gain." I like that proverb a lot because it reminds me that there will always be gaps to fill throughout my life, especially regarding knowledge.
Ending Corporal Punishment: A Transformative Shift in Haitian Schools
Literacy for Liberation: Transforming Haiti through Language and Education
When I am asked about Ayiti (Haiti), the word “audacity” often comes to mind.
The audacity to challenge the world order, rooted in slavery and oppression. The audacity to become the world's first Black republic. The audacity to support other countries in their efforts to overthrow slavery. The audacity to know that 2024 headlines about Ayiti do not reflect our power. The audacity of the APA movement being our nation's next cultural revolution.
Bring yourself back to your elementary school days, learning the basic foundations for an education: becoming familiar with the alphabet, simple math equations, and more broadly learning how to engage with the world and those around you. Now, imagine if all of these lessons were taught in a language not your own. In fact, in a language spoken only by 5% of people in your country (2021, Foreign Policy). This is the reality for most Haitian children enrolled in their local education system, burdened with the legacy of French colonialism.
I was born in Haiti and came to the United States when I was 11 years old. Haiti is a beautiful country, and my childhood, in many ways, was terrific. However, I have also seen first-hand the challenges facing the Haitian education system, including low enrollment, poor literacy rates and a shortage of trained teachers.
Interviewed by Carel and Michel Montout on Chokarella, discussing APA staff roles and departments: Recruitment, Professional Development, and Ambassador Partnership
Listed in HundrED’s annual Global Collection highlighting 100 of the brightest innovations in K12 education from around the world identified based on their exceptional impact and scalability. Visit APA’s feature page here.
Interviewed by Agnieszka Bulacik, where Nedgine's collective leadership leads to healing past national traumas and using clear language like “decolonization” to inspire change and promote truth
A feature on Nedgine as a Dial Fellow and an education-justice advocate building a movement for educational justice and equity in Haiti
Nedgine’s talk on the skills children must develop and the importance of collective efforts in order to transform Haiti’s education system and Haiti’s future
Featured by Fenel Pierre, highlighting APA's transformational approach, fellowship programming and emphasis on community involvement in combating injustices in the education system