MIJABA 2024 Year in Review
Happy New Year! 2024 was another busy year for MIJABA – from school operations to navigating political challenges in the country. We appreciate your ongoing support and are proud to share updates on what we have accomplished together over the last 12 months – fundraising and distributing more than $30,000 in rural southeastern Haiti to achieve our mission of equitable education, healthcare, and environmental initiatives.
- Consistent funding for the K-8 school in the village of Moreau
We primarily fundraise each month to pay the salaries of more than 24 staff members at the MIJABA school in the village of Moreau – including teachers for each grade level, administrators, and tutors. Hundreds of students attend K-8 classes at the school during September – May of each school year – creating invaluable opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Most students who attend this school are part of local farming families and would not otherwise have access to education resources without your contributions.
- Summer school and national exam preparation resources for students in Moreau
Beyond the school year, we pay teaching staff in Moreau for June – August to run additional summer school classes and help 9th grade students prepare for the national exams given by Haiti’s Ministry of Education. These exams determine if students are eligible for secondary education and eventually university enrollment – a critical step in creating opportunities for their futures.
- Christmas celebrations for the children in Moreau and Moka
We close out the end of each calendar year with a massive Christmas celebration for children across the villages of Moreau and Moka – even if they do not attend the MIJABA school in Moreau. This is an important time to gather as a community, share a meal, and take part in fun games and activities to celebrate the Christmas holiday. Your donations ensure that these community-wide events can take place each year.
Thank you for your continued support of our work, we look forward to all we will accomplish together in 2025! Please reach out any time with questions or feedback at mijabaus@gmail.com and consider donating to our work.