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Soup Joumou Recipe for 2022

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December 31, 2021, Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc. Haitians throughout the world make Soup Joumou every New Year’s Day to celebrate the independence of Haiti (January 1st, 1804).   Haiti cast off the bonds of slavery and declared its freedom from France in 1804, making history as it set a precedent and became the first post-colonial black-led nation … Read more

Human Rights Day Dec 10 – Haiti Signatory

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December 10th is Human Rights Day.  A topic that is top of mind and heart as we read the news and face shared realities around the world. This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to “Equality” and article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – “All human beings are born free and equal … Read more

THE SPARK of LF Fall 2021 Final Winners Announced

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Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., November 29, 2021 (updated 2/21/22) Congratulations to the winners of THE SPARK of LF Fall 2021 session!  We had a great five weeks.   Class participants contributed to the selection.  Our English graders Michael and Alexis incorporated class voting feedback into making the final decision. The grand winner received a TOEFL … Read more

Giving Tuesday

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#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.), #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.  One of the best ways to get involved is by supporting activities of non-profit organizations making a difference … Read more

Youth in Haiti Learning Lessons from New Book Cracks in the Wall

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Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., October 30, 2021 On October 25th in Cap-Haïtien and surrounding communities in the North of Haiti, youth of all ages were introduced to the leadership lessons of role model author Ronnie Stallworth Sr.  Local book stores and libraries received a copy of his recently released book titled “Cracks in the … Read more