Partners in Haiti Literacy Cange, Haiti (Central Plateau Region)

HAITI

“Happiness comes from honoring others”

HAITIANS COMMUNICATE in 2 LANGUAGES Haitian Creole/Kreyol Ayisyen ✪ Used to teach children under age 6 ✪ The government’s official language ✪ Spoken by the villagers French/Francaise ✪ Used by educated Haitians ✪ Written in important documents ✪ Educates students older than age 6

What’s the Need? Ti Belo ak Ti Pye Zoranj Magic Orange Tree For 5 to 7 Year Olds “I have never seen a picture book.” “I have never owned a book.” Building Basic Skills: Vocabulary Concepts Thinking skills

Haitian Literacy* COUNTRYLITERACY RATE TOTAL POPULATION Jamaica87% Cuba87% Dominican Republic99.8% Haiti54% USA World 99% 82% *2011 CIA World Factbook

OUR PHILOSOPHY The project belongs to the Cange community! Build strong relationships with the people of Cange. Starting with the youngest students. Our contribution is based on the Haitian languages & curriculum. Collaborate with Rotary & other Literacy Partners. A sustainable multi-year effort.

Our Priorities Open the library to the Public  Reorganize the library  Train the librarian  Provide cataloguing materials  Enhance the selection  Air condition the library Partners in Haiti Literacy

The Community Library--October 2010

The Community Library—October 2010

The Community Library—March 2011

The Community Library—June 2011 First Work Team Visit

Our Priorities Open the library to the Public  Reorganize the library  Train the librarian  Provide cataloguing materials  Enhance the selection  Air condition the library Books for every 4K student  Buy French & Kreyol picture books Partners in Haiti Literacy

Loving to read!

Our Priorities Open the library to the Public  Reorganize the library  Train the librarian  Provide cataloguing materials  Enhance the selection  Air condition the library Books for every 4K student  Buy French & Kreyol picture books Books in 19 Pre-K classrooms  Help teachers to fully use picture books  Translate classic English books to Kreyol  Place book bins at sites Partners in Haiti Literacy

Engaging the youth!

In 2012, the project will serve approximately 1,600 children year olds year olds with their 1 st book year olds Partners in Haiti Literacy

Following Haitian library practices & school curriculum we will: Add library books for grades 1-12 & adults Send book collections to grades 1-12 Buy books for homes of ages 4-9 Recruit Cange residents as library volunteers. To produce a model Haitian partners can replicate! In The Next 5 Years Partners in Haiti Literacy

Our Literacy Partners Rotary International District 7750 Zanmi LaSante in Cange Ecole Française Bilingue Michelin North America, Inc. Star Bright Books Inc. The Alliance Francaise Public Libraries in SC University of South Carolina Upstate Partners in Haiti Literacy

Join with us as we pilot our programs in Cange & strive to go beyond: Projected Partners: Rotary clubs/districts Businesses Schools Churches Translators Partners in Haiti Literacy

How Can You Support the Project? Project Needs: Committee members Volunteers Funding sources Books (Kreyol & French) Partners in Haiti Literacy Library supplies Library furniture Computers Office supplies

Steering Committee Operations Committee Finance Committee Resource Development Committee Recruiting Committee Mktg./Com. Committee

10. Encourage the youth to read 9. Provide resource books and materials 8. Enjoy working in a team effort 7. Increase awareness of reading’s importance 6. Introduce a functioning library to Cange 5. Engage in a Rotary World Service Project 4. Create a culture of literacy in homes 3. Help teachers enrich their classrooms 2. Provide young Haitians with skills for future 1. Strengthen Haiti’s literacy rate Top Ten Reasons to Get Involved: Partners in Haiti Literacy

Consider what role to play Review our open committee positions Decide on how to best utilize your talents Sign up for one of our committees Advocate for the project Assist with a fundraiser Commit as a Leader Club Help us find the volunteers we need What Can You Do Now? Partners in Haiti Literacy

With Your Help, We Can Change the Future “To invest in education is to invest in the future.” Plaque on Bon Sauveur Primary School in Cange