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IDADEE Seven: Then and Now
When the IDADEE Children’s Home opened its doors in 2011, one year after the devastating earthquake in 2010, these were the first children to move in. A few of them, like Emanuella, were in such poor health that the caretakers didn’t think they would survive.
The first seven children IDADEE welcomed in 2011.
When the IDADEE Children’s Home opened its doors in 2011, one year after the devastating earthquake in 2010, these were the first children to move in. A few of them, like Emanuella, were in such poor health that the caretakers didn’t think they would survive.
Since that day in 2011, IDADEE has grown into a blossoming community-development organization in Cap-Haitian. IDADEE’s efforts extend beyond the childrens home, to education, job training, and community health via the CHIDA hospital. The scope of work isn’t the only thing that has grown, though. The IDADEE Children’s Home is currently home to 42 growing children who have hope and opportunity because of the consistent care and support from the staff. They along with 379 students from the community, receive a quality education at the IDADEE Schools, eat nutritious hot meals, and receive support from caring teachers throughout the day.
The same seven children, in 2022.
Fast forward from 2011 to today, and the change in those first seven children is plain to see! Each one is healthy, receiving an education, and has hope for a brighter future.
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An IDADEE School Day
The IDADEE primary school closed its doors in March 2020 as the pandemic swept across the globe. The primary school reopened in September, and we’re thrilled to share that students are back in class, studying hard, and learning new things that will help them thrive in the future.
In the spirit of getting back to school, we wanted to share a little look into what the typical school day looks like at IDADEE!
This past year has been challenging for students all over the world. As many schools in the US transitioned to digital learning, educators and students in Haiti faced a different reality.
The IDADEE primary school closed its doors in March 2020 as the pandemic swept across the globe. The primary school reopened in September, and we’re thrilled to share that students are back in class, studying hard, and learning new things that will help them thrive in the future.
In the spirit of getting back to school, we wanted to share a little look into what the typical school day looks like at IDADEE!
Students arrive at the IDADEE campus early in the morning.
The kids who live at the children’s home have the shortest commute. Most kids from the community walk or take a motorcycle taxi called a “moto” to school.
Raising the Flag is an important part of the morning.
After the flag is raised, it’s time for morning exercises! Teachers lead the students through a handful of songs and dances to get everyone ready to learn. It’s fair to say that if schools everywhere started this way, they’d be a lot more fun!
After school is over, it’s time to PLAY! Soccer is a favorite after-school activity, especially when our friends from Ambassadors Futbol are visiting!
