The Haitian Project couldn't be more proud of Louverture Cleary School (LCS) graduates. (If you missed last week’s update, you really should “meet” some of our graduates here: Celebrating the Class of 2020.)
In keeping with that theme, here is a quick story of how a 2011 LCS grad is raising awareness about the pandemic in rural Haiti in the course of her work. We hope you enjoy it!
Stephane Chery (LCS '11) with fellow employees at Acceso Corporation.
The disruption to Haiti’s economy and food production as a result of COVID-19 is expected to be especially problematic in a country that was in a precarious situation even before the pandemic.
A recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification reports that over one third of Haiti’s population currently needs urgent food assistance.
A drop in remittances from the diaspora in the US only exacerbates the situation.
Stephane C. (LCS ‘11) is well aware of her fellow Haitians’ situation. After graduating from Louverture Cleary School and receiving a university scholarship from its Dulcich Center for Career Advancement (formerly the Office of External Affairs), she decided to pursue her studies in agronomy.
"One of the best ways to reduce poverty and specifically hunger in Haiti is through agriculture," she says.
Today, Stephane works for Acceso Corporation, improving the quality of peanut production and supply chain management. She continues to go to work regularly despite the COVID-19 outbreak. Her work has brought her in contact with families living in rural areas of Haiti and has given her the chance to raise awareness about the pandemic and preventative measures, an opportunity she welcomes.
"Otherwise, many of them would not even have heard about the outbreak," says Stephane.
Did you see this recent alumni article?
Louverturian and Medical Resident Serves on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Fight
A Note from The Haitian Project
We understand that these are challenging times and that many people are confronted with significant hardships.
But this is precisely why we still have to ask and pray that those who can give, will. Our teachers and staff in Haiti rely on our support; and we are going to be there for our 360 students when schools re-open again. Please give today if you can.