The need
In Haiti, insecurity, displacement and natural disasters deeply disrupt schooling. Schools close, are damaged, or shelter displaced families; children see their education interrupted, sometimes for long periods. Yet school is far more than a place of learning: it provides routine, stability and a protective environment that reduces children's exposure to exploitation and violence. Every prolonged interruption of schooling compromises a child's future and weakens the whole community.
Our approach
HASDI defines and steers its programmes from France; local Haitian partner organisations carry out implementation. In education in emergencies, our priority is continuity of learning: enabling children affected by crisis to resume or continue their education in safe environments. We favour support to existing schools and teachers, in consultation with education authorities, and we link education closely with child protection and psychosocial support.
How we intervene
We sign partnership agreements with Haitian organisations active in education, defining for each project the objectives, the material and pedagogical support provided, the budget and the accountability obligations. Monitoring relies on remote management, field visits when the context allows, and feedback mechanisms involving teachers, families and children.
The standards we apply
Our education work is guided by the INEE Minimum Standards (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies), a recognised companion to the Sphere Handbook, by the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), and by the principles of the Safe Schools Declaration, which protects education from military use and attack.
Stand with us
HASDI is building its first programmes with its Haitian partners. Your support makes this work possible.