Senator Emile Saint-Lot Honored in Haiti

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., December 10, 2018. The Republic of Haiti honored Senator Saint-Lôt, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, on December 10, 2018.  The ceremony was held at  l’amphithéâtre du ciné Triomphe in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Head of State Haiti President Jovenel Moïse presented a speech … Read more

THE SPARK of Le Flambeau Winners 2018

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

Grand Winners Celebrated in Cap-Haitien

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

Human Rights from Haiti Youth – VICKTHO

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

Youth Perspective on Toussaint Louverture

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

10th Anniversary Celebration – October 26, 2017

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

Fall Update from Scholar Danice

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

Scholar Ruchama’s Spring Semester 2015

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

Happy Father’s Day

Dear Friends: The month of June offers many reasons to celebrate as we transition from spring into the summer season and celebrate Father’s Day – June 21st  in the U.S. and June 28th in Haiti. Celebratory Highlights –  for all fathers and mothers Completion of Scholar Danice’s second year of college (his update) Scholar Ruchama’s third year in college … Read more