!["Toxic Stress"
-post earthquake; children separated from
family
-exposed to horrendous, terrifying images
-psychological problems; fear of collapse of
certain types of buildings (ex. brick and
mortar) [according to UNICEF
Communications Specialist, Tania McBride]
school provides:
security
a sense of normalcy
safe space
interaction with caregivers](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/haiti-110506104251-phpapp01/85/Haiti-12-320.jpg)
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- 4. Parish of St. Ann is requesting $25 USD to help with supplies and raise teachers salary for children in rural areas. The goal is to increase attendance to 400 students by the end of the 2010-2011 school year.
- 5. With $25, YOU can contribute to: the expansion of the classroom size and more students can be accommodated for=refuge from everyday struggles Training teachers=quality education Increase salary=Motivation 25 US Dollar(s) = 1008.05 Haitian Gourde
- 6. Haiti is located in the Caribbean Sea on the border of the Atlantic Ocean. It is a . collection of four islands: most of the land is mountainous. The current president is Ren辿 Pr辿val and prime minister is Alexis.
- 7. 75% of the population lives in rural areas. 2008 there is looting/ riots regarding the food shortage Population continues to grow despite earthquake. From 9.6 million to 13.4 million by 2050
- 8. There are 4 classes: upper, middle, peasants, and urban lower class. Upper class=light skinned, French customs Middle class=have to know French and Literate Peasants=75% of the population Urban Lower=live by the coast and face the worst health & sanitation
- 9. 12% of children die before their first birthday 1/3 of children never see their fifth birthday
- 10. In 2000, only 40% can read and less than 20% finish primary school
- 12. "Toxic Stress" -post earthquake; children separated from family -exposed to horrendous, terrifying images -psychological problems; fear of collapse of certain types of buildings (ex. brick and mortar) [according to UNICEF Communications Specialist, Tania McBride] school provides: security a sense of normalcy safe space interaction with caregivers
- 13. prior to 2010 earthquake, quality of schools were very poor "...unfit to contribute to socio-economic development" ex. New Orleans-Hurricane Katrina -one of the worst urban public schools in the country; 60% of schools academically unacceptable -Post Hurricane Katrina, Legislation passes law allowing State of Louisiana to take control of under-achieving schools. -Now, 61% of New Orleans is Charter Schools (privately run public schools) -High increase in student achievement -Chance to, not only increase quantity of schools but the quality of them also.
- 14. Quality Education Well- educated citizens Increase in Knowledge Better, healthier decisions Increase in Survival rate Pass knowledge on to next generation Over time, Haiti will build a strong foundation of people
- 15. Frances Maschal Landers Funds Medicine Food Water Shelter
- 16. Rattrapage Tutoring Program: Three times a week Mathematics - Reading - Writing - Science
- 17. The Remote School System Pilot: -- Technology Benefits --
- 18. Donate today! For every $1.00 you contribute to selected projects, The Vincentian Family will contribute $1.00! Remember, your $25 can put food on the table and help create a future for many: perhaps the next doctor or even teacher.
- 19. Aristotle Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.