Current Projects Completed Projects Placing Students at the Center of Learning Dr. Yannick Daoudi, educational consultant, presenting to staff of the Salesian vocational centers Observing the need for a more student-centered pedagogy, the Technical Office for Salesian Professional Formation (BTFPSA) of the Rinaldi Foundation has embarked upon an initiative to implement Competency-Based Learning within the […]
Current Projects Completed Projects Getting Ready for the Workforce In the quest to pursue its mission, the Rinaldi Foundation is collaborating with Via Don Bosco, a Belgian NGO, to ensure that young people in Haiti can lead a dignified life and participate in building a sustainable future. Together, we are taking action to provide vulnerable […]
Current Projects Completed Projects Social Reintegration for Vulnerable Youth The vocational school prior to the second phase of construction In his 2015 address to the International Symposium on the Pastoral Care of the Street, Pope Francis reminded the participants that the “Church cannot remain silent, nor can her institutions turn a blind eye to the […]
Current Projects Completed Projects New Elementary School, Les Cayes The new school building under construction Education is a gateway to personal growth and economic opportunity; however, for those in Haiti, obtaining a quality education can be a great challenge. Schools, especially in rural areas, are scarce and often of poor quality. Some teachers may be […]
Current Projects Completed Projects Working toward Violence Reduction UPDATE Sept 2018: We are happy to announce that the project was renewed for a second year! 90 more youth from Port-au-Prince will have the opportunity to participate in internships, and 12 young adults from Cap-Haitien will have the chance to launch a new transportation service. Young […]
Current Projects Completed Projects Hunger for Education There is an old Haitian saying: “Sak Vid Pa Kanpe,” (An empty sack cannot stand). Likewise, it is very difficult for a child with an empty stomach to “stand up” in the classroom and excel in his or her studies. Recognizing this, the Salesians in Haiti are partnering […]
