Following are excerpts from discussions that took place during the recent spring semester 2013 session of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program, now in its fifth year. Featured below are topics for various weeks and the resulting comments made by select students who live in Haiti. Note youth perspectives (foreign to many) on topics we all have opinions on. Our youth put forth the extra thought, writing them in a foreign language – English. Being and making the difference…
Toussaint Louverture – Danice
Topic: Who was Toussaint Louverture to you? Comment from Danice: Where have those men passed by? I have never stopped asking this question. August 22, 1791 was an unforgettable date in the story of Haitian revolution. It marked the first knock at the door of… Read more
Adoption in Haiti – Lourdia
Topic: What do you think of the adoption of Haitian orphans by American families? Comment from Lourdia – Adoption it’s the action to take legally a child for him son or daugther. In Haiti, American families adopte Haitian orphans, we ask ourself a few questions: how… Read more
Excercise and School – Kendy
Topic: Some say that exercise should be a part of every school day. What do you believe? Comment from Kendy – School is an establishment where they teach. At school, there are several subjects. Me, I …Read more
Times of Crisis – Tamiyou
Topic: What measures can be undertaken by a national government in times of crisis, whether it be a natural disaster, an economic or a political crisis? Comment from Tamiyou – Natural disaster and economic or political crisis are different fields. Each requires different… Read more
About THE SPARK of Le FlambeauTHE SPARK of Le Flambeau language exchange program is in its fifth year. With a focus on extending educational opportunities to bright underserved youth in and from Haiti while also adding significant value to the development of U.S. youth; THE SPARK of Le Flambeau aims to improve fluency in reading and writing in English for students in Haiti and in the U.S. while fostering the exchange of culture and new friendships, and mentor-ships. The top performer in Haiti receives a Dell notebook laptop computer and English learning software. This recent session was a mini four week version held exclusively for students in Haiti. The next full session of eight weeks, including students in Haiti and in the U.S. will be launched in September.
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