Leave Haiti? Maguy Wants to Stay!
There is currently no elected government in Haiti and hasn’t been since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in July 2021. At the beginning of 2024, in addition to mounting gang activity, there was also a grèv (strike) that occurred in many areas of the country. The people are tired of the gang activity, and they want […]
Current Reality & Eltha’s Sadness
Reality… Haiti’s Struggles Increase Gang Activity. Since the death of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, the Haitian people have been victims of war, they’ve been held hostage, and they’ve been denied food, water, medical care, and safety by as many as 200 heavily armed gangs with about half of them in the Port au […]
Haitian History… & the Apparent Project Vision
How much do you know about the history of Haiti? With just a little information, you may have more insight into the current situation in Haiti and the opportunities that you have to make a difference there. In the 1700s, Haiti became a successful French colony with many sugar and coffee plantations; and because of […]
Progress, Growth! and our Future Goal!
Apparent Project was birthed in the Heart of God! An opportunity to bring hope & a future for the poor in Haiti. For about 5 years, Apparent Project had a laser focus on sales! In 2009, Apparent Project began training Haitians to make jewelry, and started selling the jewelry in the States. When people are […]
We’ve been Winning in 2023!
Thank you for being part of the AP family in 2023. We are grateful for all of you! For our long-term supporters & those who have joined us recently! Your investment is producing good results in the Haitians we serve! Together we are growing a new generation of leaders in Haiti, people who will be equipped […]
The 13th Month – “Ti 13èm mwa”
This year we are focusing our Giving Tuesday Campaign on “Ti 13èm mwa”… the 13th month salary. In Haiti, the 13th month salary, is a form of additional income that employers provide their employees during the holiday season, typically in December. Each month Apparent Project staff salary costs are just over $13,000. We have additional operating […]
September 2023 – Haiti Trip
I just returned from a trip to Haiti. It’s never boring! **Read the BOLD lettering for a QUICK overview!** Part one – Gratitude! The good news! Apparent Project is a safe place for those we serve! In the midst of the challenges & discouragement, our staff & students show up, grateful to have a job, […]
Kindergarten Graduation 2023
TIME TO CELEBRATE! In Haiti, graduating from Kindergarten is a really big deal! We’ve always celebrated. It was usually held at a nearby church property that has plenty of space! It was a picnic atmosphere with lots of skits, games, dances, fun & food! Families came to enjoy the fun & relax, but it was […]
May! A Month of Celebrations!
So much to celebrate!! Flag Day! Teacher Appreciation Day! Mother’s Day! Flag Day! Haiti won its Freedom from being ruled by France. Their story is complicated but their love for the Haitian flag is obvious!. The flag is the symbol of their freedom! Everyone celebrates! The kids dressed up in Red & Blue! Teacher Appreciation […]
Week of the Young Child… We are Family!
Hello from Marilyn! I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Haitian culture & seeing the fun that our Apparent Project kids have while learning & growing in a healthy environment. It’s Friday, and today’s focus is on “Family!” So many of our kids have been attending Apparent Project since they were babies or toddlers! Our childcare opened […]
