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
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
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
This piece was written by Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Danice who recently completed his second year of college in the U.S.. He made the Dean’s List! Danice is an alumnus of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program. He is majoring in Business Administration (Finance & Accounting) with a minor in Economics and is now officially … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation Inc., May 31, 2015 In Haiti we honor our mothers on the last Sunday in May each year. This is a time when we give our mothers that extra special treatment and recognition they so deserve. It is a Haitian tradition to wear a flower in honor of your mother on Mother’s Day. … Read more
This is a re-print from our archives. First published on May 11, 2012. As Mother’s Day approaches, I think of my role as a mother and as an educator. Yes, mothers are the first educators of our children. We teach them to walk, teach them manners, how to be kind; we teach them of themselves … Read more