Hands Together

Hands Together

Gonaives Rural Schools

About

We fund 8 Catholic schools located in poor villages within the Diocese of Gonaives -- helping 3,000 students and providing work for 100 teachers. These schools provide crucial basic education and essential daily meals.

Gonaives Rural Outreach

School  Name

Area

Students

Teachers

St. Laurent

Praville

529

14

St. Famille

Pte-Desdunes

341

11

Jean Paul

Brunette

175

12

Jean Paul II

Gimby

170

12

Christ-Roi

Labranle

436

12

St. Therese

Declin

340

12

St. Famille

Trou Sable

457

16

Centre de nutrition*

Pte-Desdunes

259

 

*Nutrition Center, part of St. Famille in Pte-Desdunes

Major Goals & Needs

  •  
  • Outfit all schools with books and classroom materials and proper equipment;
  • Install water system to help prevent Cholera;
  • Link schools with our mobile medical unit.
Short Description: 
HT funds 8 Catholic schools located in poor villages within the diocese - providing 3,000 students with materials, nutrition, and work for 96 teachers.