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
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
Congratulations to our newest Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar. Danice has been an active member in Le Flambeau Foundation programming for close to 2 years, he is a past winner of the top award as THE SPARK of Le Flambeau, a recipient of the Dell notebook laptop computer prize, and recipient of an exceptional leadership honor … Read more
Following are excerpts from discussions that took place during the recent spring semester 2013 session of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program, now in its fifth year. Featured below are topics for various weeks and the resulting comments made by select students who live in Haiti. Note youth perspectives (foreign to many) on topics we … Read more
We are pleased to announce the winners of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program, for the spring semester 2013. THE SPARK of Le Flambeau language exchange program is in its fifth year. With a focus on extending educational opportunities to bright underserved youth in and from Haiti while also adding significant value to the … Read more
HAPPY SPRING! March 20th was officially the first day of Spring 2013. For many the new life of this season lives in the spirit as the weather clearly takes change at its own very cool pace. For others, warm weather is a year-round norm. In all cases new life breaks through during this special March … Read more
World renowned Haitian-American composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (aka DBR) performed recently at the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center. A good portion of his time was devoted to teaching community youth through music. Le Flambeau Foundation Youth Programs Coordinator Bijou, a high school student, attended the concert and met famous composer DBR. Following … Read more
Ruchama recently came to the U.S. from Haiti to earn her 4-year degree in Accounting. She completed her first semester in December 2012. Ruchama is a Le Flambeau Foundation scholar. This is her story…so far. By Ruchama Charles, February 2013 Time is like a handful of sand – the tighter you grasp it, the … Read more
The date of January 12th 2010 marks a day in history that will never be forgotten. It was a day that changed our lives forever and impacted the country we hold dear to our hearts. The earthquake that occurred in 2010 not only affected the landscape of Haiti but the spirit of our countrymen/women. We … Read more