posted by Le Flambeau We completed our 12th THE SPARK of Le Flambeau class!…headed into our fifth year. Congratulations to students in Haiti and the U.S. for the impressive performance. Winners will soon be announced. We note that Being THE SPARK of Le Flambeau comes in many forms… With THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program the top performers in both … Read more
We have much to be thankful for… A meal at the table almost every day (a few rough spots) A Scholar launched her 2nd year of college A new Scholar entered his first year of college in August Le Flambeau Laptop Clubs added – LHCC, North Miami, Jacmel THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program running … Read more
On October 7th the Fall 2013 semester and the beginning of a life-changing journey, was launched. THE SPARK of Le Flambeau is a unique language exchange initiative in its sixth year, born from the collaborative efforts of Le Flambeau Foundation , student leaders, IT advisers and volunteer educators. The objective of the program is to … Read more
August 27, 2013, Le Flambeau Foundation Inc. Le Flambeau Foundation ‘ s Scholar Danice Lefranc recently arrived in Miami from Haiti, launching his four year college journey in the U.S. He joins a family of Le Flambeau Foundation scholars who will make a positive difference for Haiti, impacting all members of our global community. . … Read more
By Le Flambeau Foundation Staff, July 26, 2013 After close to three years of working with the Little Haiti Cultural Center on youth education projects, Le Flambeau Foundation was pleased to officially launch a Le Flambeau Laptop Club at the LHCC. The focus is on educational engagement in languages and culture with an emphasis … Read more
By Le Flambeau Foundation Staff, July 24, 2013 Students excitedly raised their hands and responded to questions as they prepared for the presentation… – What is Character?…”personality” one student answered. – What is Intellect?…”how smart someone is” another responded. – What is Passion? …a young man raised his hand with so much passion – clearly … Read more
This piece was written by Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Ruchama who recently completed her first year of college and is preparing to launch her second. Ruchama is majoring in Accounting with a minor in Music. An academic year has been ended. I will be a sophomore! Miracles happened! Incredible wonders have been everywhere on … Read more
Enjoy the summer holiday break with family and friends. Education is freedom. Freedom is ringing! A new Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar soon starting, the sixth year fall semester of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program in September, another Le Flambeau Laptop Club, and more. Thank you for your support and commitment. Anything is possible. Freedom rings! Big … Read more
CNN, Going Green, Philippe Cousteau, June 27, 2013 CNN’s Going Green team recently visited Haiti to see firsthand the environmental challenges the country is faced with today. Whether it be politics, poverty, the economy, natural disasters or environmental degradation, Haiti is a country whose myriad problems have been felt for years. (see full set of … Read more
Greetings: The month of June offers many reasons to celebrate as we transition from spring into the summer season and celebrate Father’s Day – June 16th in the U.S. and June 30th in Haiti. June Celebratory Highlights for Le Flambeau Foundation – Completion of Scholar Ruchama’s First Year of college (her story) Winners of … Read more