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

Haiti Illuminated the History of Humanity and of Human Rights. 

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., February 27, 2024. We’re thrilled to have launched a new series that amplifies the voices of our Le Flambeau Foundation Board of Directors! Each member brings a unique perspective, shaped by their personal connection to Haiti and a story waiting to be shared. Their unwavering dedication to our mission is … Read more

THE SPARK of LF Launches Spring 2024 Class – 15th Year

Le Flambeau Foundation launched THE SPARK of Le Flambeau Spring 2024 session on February 24th, 2024; entering the fifteenth year (since 2009) of the program.  The THE SPARK of LF is an online English discussion program focused on extending educational opportunities to bright youth (up to 27 yrs old) in and from Haiti.  The program … Read more

Happy New Year & Independence!

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., 12/29/23 As we raise a toast to the New Year we reflect on this past year’s triumphs and the arrival of a new year 2024 filled with powerful optimism for an outstanding series of new achievements. On this same day, January 1st, 2024, Haitians around the world mark not only … Read more

Happy Haitian Flag Day / Fèt Drapo – May 18, 2023

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., May 2023 May 18, 2023 is the 220th 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

May is Haitian Heritage Month

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., April 29, 2023 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

Babbel Partnership

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc., 4/28/23 Read a recent article published by Babbel which highlights their partnership with Le Flambeau Foundation in support of our educational programming.  We invite you to join the movement. BY BABBEL, April 20, 2023 “Commemorating Haitian Heritage Month With The Le Flambeau Foundation .” Invest in our Future      

Heritage Perspective from Youth in Haiti

Le Flambeau Foundation , Inc.,, April 28, 2023 Our heritage partnered with the experiences and fresh perspectives of our youth form a powerful force for building strong futures.  Over the past few months we’ve had discussions with youth in Haiti via our THE SPARK of Le Flambeau English discussion program – a program now in … Read more

THE SPARK of LF Launches Spring Session – 15th Year

Le Flambeau Foundation launched THE SPARK of Le Flambeau Spring session on February 18th, 2023; entering the fifteenth year of the program.  The THE SPARK of LF is an online English discussion program focused on extending educational opportunities to bright youth (up to 27 yrs old) in and from Haiti.  The program provides a path … Read more

Happy New Year & Independence!

Dear Friends, On January 1st 2023 we celebrate the arrival of a new year filled with powerful optimism for an outstanding series of new achievements. We survived the unique challenges of this past year and look forward to the future.  On this same day we also celebrate the 219th anniversary of Haiti’s independence (January 1, … Read more