Happy Holidays! Reflection. Inspiration.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! The year 2024 has flown by, and as we approach its end, we also look towards the year ahead. It has been a year of significant activity for the Le Flambeau Foundation . We celebrate notable strides in empowering youth in Haiti. Three promising scholars received vital upskilling in the crucial fields of … Read more

Grand Winners – THE SPARK of LF Fall 2024

This Fall 2024 class session of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau ran for five weeks during the months of November and December, with youth in Haiti. This is the program’s 16th year and this was the first-ever class exclusively for young ladies.  Our volunteer class facilitator and English Grader Ms. Alexis Floyd returned and led the … Read more

NEW Dr. Luc L. Colas Scholarships Launched

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc. – December 5, 2024   The Le Flambeau Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Dr. Luc L. Colas Scholarship, honoring the legacy of a true visionary. Dr. Luc Colas MD, Esq., born in Cap-Haïtien Haiti and a founding father of the Foundation, dedicated his life to leadership, … Read more

Holiday Reflections on the UDHR

Le Flambeau Foundation Inc. – December 10, 2013 Dr. Luc L. Colas, MD, Esq., a founding father of the Le Flambeau Foundation , penned this reflection in 1998. Inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (published in 1948), he sought to connect its profound message to the spirit of the holiday season and the … Read more

THE SPARK of LF Launches All-Female Fall 2024 Class

Le Flambeau Foundation , November 1, 2024 The Le Flambeau Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its 16th year of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau program on November 2, 2024. This online English discussion platform empowers youth in and from Haiti (up to 27 years old) by providing the educational access and opportunities … Read more

Youth In Haiti Discuss Future

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., June 28, 2024 Our experiences partnered with culture and the fresh perspectives of our youth, form a powerful force for building strong futures.   During March and April of this year, we had discussions with youth in Haiti via our THE SPARK of Le Flambeau English discussion program – a program … Read more

Happy Haitian Flag Day / Fèt Drapo – May 18, 2024

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., May 2024 May 18, 2024 is the 221st year of Haitian Flag Day/ Fèt Drapo.  This day is celebrated in Haiti and in many U.S. cities with large populations of Haitian Americans. Haitian Flag Day celebrates the creation of the Flag of Haiti during the Haitian revolution.  The day is celebrated … Read more

A Mother’s Story – Lessons of the Heart

This article is a re-print from our archives.  First published on May 11, 2012.  Ms. Deb Fallahay, who served as the educational advisor and grader in the THE SPARK of Le Flambeau exchange program for three years (2010-2012), contributed this heartwarming story. While working as the assistant director for the executive MBA program at the University … Read more

Babbel Partnership Honors Haitian Heritage Month

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., 5/1/24 In honor of Haitian Heritage Month,  during the month of May Babbel (#1 language learning app in the world) is again partnering with the Le Flambeau Foundation to raise scholarship funds for youth in Haiti.   We  invite you to participate in this fundraising opportunity.  Join the movement – donate … Read more