named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
English and Computer Literacy
Instruction in English and computer skills to prepare students for academic success and global competitiveness
Leadership Education
Citizenship & Leadership curriculum including Asset-Based Community Development training, classroom instruction, and community service projects to develop leadership skills
University Scholarships
Full-tuition scholarships covering fees, books, housing, stipends, and access to technology and academic resources for undergraduate studies at accredited Haitian universities
Workforce Readiness
Career Services program offering CV writing, job search strategies, interview preparation, soft skills training, and internship/job placement support
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
- Builds leadership capacity among students and alumniTrains students and supports alumni to become leaders in education, agriculture, and public service, with a goal of growing the alumni network to 750 leaders by 2030 who contribute to building a more just and prosperous Haiti.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Conducts research to address Haiti's critical challengesEngages in purpose-driven research and analysis to support resilient communities and contribute to Haiti’s economic development.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Delivers academic and leadership development programmingProvides structured training in English, computer literacy, citizenship, and leadership, including a required curriculum in Asset-Based Community Development, alongside academic counseling and internship guidance to scholarship recipients.
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Student-Led Community Service Programs 1 activity
- Facilitates community service and civic engagementRequires and supports students and alumni in leading community service projects focused on education, public health, infrastructure, and civic engagement, with a goal of 200 projects by 2030.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Funds scholarships through alumni givingAdministers a sustainable funding model in which alumni contributions finance scholarships for current students, having fully funded six scholarships since 2015.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Offers career services and job placement supportProvides career development resources including CV writing, interview preparation, soft skills training, and connections to internships and employment opportunities with local organizations for current students and alumni.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provides full-tuition scholarships and comprehensive support to high-achieving Haitian studentsOffers full-tuition scholarships, housing, books, stipends, technology access, and academic advising to financially disadvantaged, high-achieving students enrolled in accredited Haitian universities. The program currently supports 189 students and has produced 372 alumni.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Supports students and families during crisesMaintains consistent advisor support and provides emergency shelter to displaced family members of students and staff during periods of gang violence and political instability, including sheltering over 30 individuals and more displaced persons than enrolled students at peak times.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Expands access to higher education through student recruitment and enrollmentConducts student-led recruiting campaigns reaching over 100,000 high school students across Haiti and enrolls new cohorts annually, including 50 first-year students in Les Cayes and the re-enrollment of nearly 50 students in Port-au-Prince after dormitory closures.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.67M
Contributions & grants$1.53M91%
Program service revenue$53K3%
Investment income$93K6%
Other revenue$11
expenses
Total expenses$3.37M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising19%
Salaries & benefits$944K
Grants paid out$1.44M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.31M
Cash$1.41M
Investments$318K
Liabilities$1.10M
Net assets$3.21M
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -55.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL CONNOR | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $216K |
| CONOR BOHAN | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $161K |
board members · 7
- DANIEL MCDONOUGH JR — DIRECTOR
- DEREK JEAN-BAPTISTE — TREASURER
- HELEN BODIAN — DIRECTOR
- KARL FILS AIME — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT BARGER — VICE PRESIDE
- ROGER CELESTIN — PRESIDENT
- SANDRA ANOJULU — SECRETARY
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- ACTIVEH Haiti Partner — Alumnus Ronel LeFranc is co-founder of ACTIVEH Haiti, an organization focused on civic engagement and leadership development.
- Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie Network — Recognized institutional affiliation for supported universities
- Bill Clinton Government — Visited the organization, drawing global attention to its work.
- Haitian Education & Leadership Program Network — Alumni-led initiative created by and for graduates of the Haitian Education & Leadership Program.
- Internationally recognized Haitian universities Partner — Collaborates with recognized Haitian universities to provide scholarship-supported education.
- Kids Alive International Partner — Alumna Verlanda Alexandre works as Safeguarding Officer at Kids Alive International, supporting child protection in Haiti.
- Local organizations Partner — Partners with local organizations to connect students with internships and job opportunities.
- Muhammad Yunus Partner — Visited the organization, lending international recognition to its mission.
- Not a single donor reduced their support in response to the crisis. Funder — Donors maintained or increased financial support during the 2025 crisis.
- René Préval Government — Visited the organization, contributing to its visibility and support.
- U.S. Embassy Government — Provided support for formalizing the English literacy program.
- United Nations Development Program Partner — Collaborates with or references work related to global poverty elimination and brain drain in Haiti.
- VALPLAST Haiti Partner — Alumnus Nel-Ange St-Cyr serves as Administrator at VALPLAST Haiti, an organization working on environmental management.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aspiration-Aligned Education to Drive Innovation and Equitymethodology: aspiration-aligned education supportBy supporting students in pursuing higher education aligned with their personal aspirations rather than narrow vocational paths, the organization fosters innovation and systemic change because intrinsically motivated graduates are more likely to lead transformative work in fields like agriculture, technology, and social equity.
- Asset-Based, Community-Driven Development Through Educationmethodology: asset-based-community-developmentBy grounding leadership education in Asset-Based Community Development, the organization produces sustainable social transformation because it builds on existing community strengths and local knowledge, empowering students to lead change rooted in Haitian contexts rather than external models.
- Education-for-Leadership to Combat Brain Drainmethodology: education-for-leadershipBy providing merit-based scholarships and holistic development to high-achieving Haitian students, the organization produces a network of locally rooted leaders who remain in Haiti and drive social change, because leadership development combined with civic engagement creates personal and professional incentives to contribute to national recovery.
- Holistic Student Support for Academic and Civic Persistencemethodology: holistic_student_supportBy combining financial aid with academic advising, peer networks, and mental health services, the organization increases student success and long-term civic engagement because comprehensive support addresses the full range of barriers faced by students in crisis-affected contexts.
- Reciprocal Alumni Funding for Sustainable Investment in Educationmethodology: alumni-reciprocal-fundingBy engaging alumni in a reciprocal model where graduates fund future scholarships, the organization creates a self-sustaining cycle of educational investment because it transforms individual success into collective, intergenerational responsibility and reduces long-term dependency on external philanthropy.