Editor’s Note: The following Thank-You Letter comes from a bright scholar in Haiti who recently graduated at the top of his class on August 15, 2026. Inspired by the passion and commitment to education championed by Le Flambeau Foundation , a private donor generously stepped forward to fully fund three years of his college tuition … Read more
Graduation Reflections from scholarship recipient Rodné Trévol; with a Hands-On Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture in and for Haiti. Rodné Trévol Hello to the entire team at Le Flambeau Foundation , I hope you are doing well. First of all, I would like to thank you for your ongoing interest in my journey and for … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., May 23, 2026 This Memorial Day we remember and honor the fallen heroes who built the foundation of our nation, including those who fought in the Battle of Savannah on October 9th 1779. We pay our deepest respects to the fallen soldiers, from all backgrounds and nationalities, who defended … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., May 1, 2026 May is Haitian Heritage Month, a time during which we acknowledge and celebrate the countless contributions of individuals from the Haitian Diaspora to the U.S. and to our global communities. This month-long celebration grew from the May 18th Haitian Flag Day which is a celebration of liberation … Read more
Hear directly from the College Scholars in Haiti—recipients of the Dr. Luc L. Colas scholarships, presented by the Le Flambeau Foundation—as they share their latest updates and inspiring visions for the future.
Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., March 6, 2026 As THE SPARK of Le Flambeau enters its 18th year, the program continues its mission of fostering leadership and self-discovery, while also learning English, through its unique online platform originally co-developed by youth in the U.S. and Haiti. In a historic milestone, we recently held our second … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., January 18, 2026 The Le Flambeau Foundation hosted an in-person ceremony in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, this past December to personally honor top performers from the 2025 Spring and Fall sessions of THE SPARK. Notably, the Fall session made history as the program’s second-ever all-female class. The certificates and awards were personally … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., 12/31/25 Dear Friends, Families, and Torchbearers, January 1st holds a profound place in our hearts. It is the dawn of a New Year, and this 2026 it is the 222nd anniversary of Haiti’s Independence. On this day in 1804, Haiti claimed its place as the world’s first free Black republic—a … Read more
This holiday season, Giving Tuesday and year-end, your investment will not just fund a scholarship; it will ignite a chain reaction of success for the future of Haiti. Your investment will not just fund a scholarship or educational programing —it will ignite a chain reaction of success for a future that will ultimately impact all … Read more
Our Fall 2025 class session of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau ran for five weeks during the months of October and November, with youth in Haiti. This is the program’s 17th year and this was the second-ever class exclusively for young ladies. The quality was exceptional. We’re thrilled to congratulate every single young lady in … Read more