posted by Le Flambeau December 10th is officially recognized throughout the world as Human Rights Day, today celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established in 1948. Human rights is a topic that is front and center as we read the news and face shared realities around the world. Did we walk forward, reverse, or stand still? The … Read more
THE SPARK of Le Flambeau is an on-line language exchange program focused on extending educational opportunities to bright under-served youth in Haiti, now in its eighth year. The program aims to improve fluency in English language reading and writing in preparation for TOEFL and improve access to more immediate employment options in Haiti, for youth in … Read more
The grand winners of the recent fall 2018 session of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program were announced at a recognition ceremony held in Cap-Haitien Haiti at Institute Dr. Luc L. Colas on Saturday November 17, 2018. Three winner certificates were presented with the grand winner also receiving a TOEFL test study kit along with … Read more
The following perspective is from a youth participant in the fall 2018 session of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau. The students are in the early stages of learning English and have been challenged to share their views on important topics, in English. All class participants for this session are location in the Cap-Haitien area, in Haiti. Discussion Topic: December 10th, 2018 will … Read more
Learn about Haiti’s connection to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (click here). Register and join us for the celebration in Miami on December 10th, as noted in invitation below (click here).
Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., April 2018 April 7th, 2018 is the 215th anniversary of the death of Toussaint Louverture; a founding father of an independent Haiti. Toussaint Louverture died at Fort Joux (Doubs, Savoie France), where he was incarcerated on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte, for opposing by arms, to the reestablishment of black slavery. Following … Read more
We are celebrating our 10th year. Incorporated in 2007 as a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, Le Flambeau Foundation is dedicated to intellectual infrastructure development for Haiti via the provision of educational opportunities for Haitian youth. Our accomplishments include the awarding of full college scholarships, THE SPARK of Le Flambeau … Read more
We are celebrating our 10th year. Incorporated in 2007 as a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, Le Flambeau Foundation is dedicated to intellectual infrastructure development for Haiti via the provision of educational opportunities for Haitian youth. Our accomplishments include the awarding of full college scholarships, THE SPARK of Le Flambeau … Read more
This piece was written by Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Danice who recently launched his third year of college in the U.S.. Danice is an alumnus of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program. He is majoring in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) with a minor in Economics, is on the Dean’s List, and is officially a junior. … Read more
This piece was written by Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Ruchama who recently completed her Junior year of college in the U.S. As you will see in Ruchama’s update she is multi-talented and incredibly gifted. She is carrying a double major in Accounting and Music and is now officially a senior – considering going for her CPA. Ruchama is … Read more