Foundation News

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – his dream and his spirit live on. Le Flambeau Foundation passes it forward. To read the I Have a Dream speech (click here) To see and hear the I Have a Dream speech (click here) Freedom rings!

Haitian Youth Illuminated In ‘Sea Light’ Our #1 pick for 2013 Book of the Year  is CLAIRE OF THE SEA LIGHT by Edwidge Danticat. Author Edwidge Danticat is an honorary member of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau, a Le Flambeau Foundation Haiti/US college preparatory program now in its sixth year.  Edwidge Danticat did a reading and discussion … Read more

Haitians all over the world make Soup Joumou every New Year’s Day (January 1st) to celebrate the independence of Haiti on January 1st, 1804.  Soup Joumou is a celebratory meal consumed together with family and friends in the spirit of overcoming incredible challenges, achieving success, and enjoying the  positive offerings ahead. Soup Joumou is a … Read more

  We are pleased to announce the winners of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program, for the fall semester 2013. THE SPARK of Le Flambeau language exchange program, now in its fifth year,  aims to improve fluency in reading and writing  for students in Haiti and in the U.S.  while fostering the exchange of culture, … Read more

This piece was written by Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Danice who recently completed his first semester of college in the U.S. (arrived August 2013) and is preparing to launch his second semester.  Danice is majoring in Agronomy.  Congratulations! This is the taste; it dictates how to eat the food! One step forward; I am stronger … Read more

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