by Beyond Borders | Jan 12, 2015 | Ending Child Slavery, Ending Violence Against Women & Girls, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education, Volunteers & Friends
Today we remember the estimated 300,000 who died in the earthquake that struck Haiti five years ago this afternoon. We still grieve the loss of so many we loved. We also acknowledge the tireless work of so many who have rebuilt — often with their own bare hands...
by Beyond Borders | Jan 1, 2015 | Ending Child Slavery, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education
Thanks to everyone who supported Schools Not Slavery! With the help of hundreds of generous donors, we reached our goal to fully fund 25 schools in villages where children are especially vulnerable to becoming enslaved. Thank you so much! Today — January 1st...
by Beyond Borders | Dec 30, 2014 | Ending Child Slavery, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education
“Chay la lou anpil!” I’ve heard so many parents in rural Haiti say this — “The burden is so very heavy!” They are despairing over the tremendous challenge of caring for their children on annual incomes of less than $400. Feeding,...
by Beyond Borders | Dec 29, 2014 | Ending Child Slavery, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education
Usually 1 does not equal 2, but today, tomorrow and Wednesday it does. A group of long-time donors believes so strongly in our work to help free children from slavery in Haiti and get them started in school, they’ve committed to match every gift we get for our Schools...
by Beyond Borders | Dec 27, 2014 | Ending Child Slavery, Fundraisers & Events, Our Blog, Providing Rural Education
It’s not often that you can do something nearly three times better than it’s being done … but that’s exactly what’s happening in Haiti right now. You see, our Schools Not Slavery campaign doesn’t just stop kids from becoming enslaved, it gets them into schools...