Guiding Light
​Life for many children and families in Haiti is extremely challenging. Even before the 2010 catastrophic earthquake, the increasing poverty and lack of resources made it very difficult for the Haitian people to be self sufficient. Together, we can change this vicious cycle and provide opportunities that will improve the lives of children and families in Haiti.
​According to statistics 80% of Haiti's population lives below the
international poverty line of $2 a day, and 54% are defined as living in extreme poverty
Surviving on just $1.25. Poverty levels are reflected in a very high infant mortality rate.
Poverty levels are also reflected in literacy statistics. Just over 60% of Haiti’s population is illiterate. This is due in large part of the fact that there are not enough public schools to accommodate Haiti’s children. As a result, most of Haiti’s kids are forced to attend private schools, which charge between $100-$200 a year per student. For families living in poverty, these fees are out of reach, and their children do not attend school. Without an education, these kids are often trapped in the same poverty which affects their parents. Returning children to school is an important step in reducing poverty.
Guiding Light Organization have provided scholarships to children in need of going to school an opportunity to sit in a classroom this school year.
Guiding Light Organization
is also providing Students in need of going to school, which their parents cannot afford to pay for education an opportunity to learn how to read, write and do simple math out of our Community Center in Haiti.
BUILDING SELF SUFFICIENT COMMUNITIES
You can be part of these much needed efforts by making a monthly contribution of $35 toward a child's education or Sponsor a child for $350/year
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Help us gather 125 backpacks full of needed school supplies for the children. You can help by purchasing and dropping off a backpack containing:
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Wide-Ruled Notebooks
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2 Packages of #2 Pencils
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Box of Crayons or Washable Markers
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Safety Scissors
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3 Folders
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Pair of shoes (can be used, but need to be in good condition)
HOW YOU CAN HELP
 Earthquake DevastationThe 2010 Haiti earthquake - considered the second deadliest earthquake of all time - was a magnitude 7.0 M earthquake, with an epicenter near the town of Léogâne. |  Earthquake DevastationThe 2010 Haiti earthquake - considered the second deadliest earthquake of all time - was a magnitude 7.0 M earthquake, with an epicenter near the town of Léogâne. |  Earhquake DevastationThe 2010 Haiti earthquake - considered the second deadliest earthquake of all time - was a magnitude 7.0 M earthquake, with an epicenter near the town of Léogâne. |
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 Earthquake DevastationThe Haitian Palace remains under construction since 2010 |  Earthquake DevastationMany earthquake victims and the poor live in tents in Haiti |  Earthquake DevastationChildren's daily chores include carrying clean water from reservoir to home (tents) |
 Haiti RisingOur first building project has begun in the town of Léogâne Haiti. Leoganne was chosen as the first building site because the land was donated to the organization. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |
 Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |
 Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |
 Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |
 Léogâne Haiti Community CenterThe center will offer Education, Recreation, Leadership Skills, Community Development, and Nutritious meals for the children. |  Community Building in the USGuiding Light joined Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for low income families in Paterson, NJ |  Community Building in the USGuiding Light joined Habitat for Humanity to help build homes for low income families in Paterson, NJ |