Larry and I have decided to support the good work of one of our advanced English students, Wilnor, who has been instrumental along with his wife, in forming a non-profit to enable needy children to attend school in the villages of Fontuna and Latanier on La Gonave.
We thought it would be of interest to some of you!
Wilnor's wife is in my beginner English class and is a nurse at World Vision. She saw first hand how some children fell through the cracks when others were given opportunity for school by the large non-profits. Wilnor and his wife joined another couple to form G.A.S. in the hopes that they could make a difference in the lives of some of these less fortunate children. They themselves are sponsoring several children and the others on the board of G.A.S. are also sponsoring children.
G.A.S. - Groupe Action Scolaire, (Haiti)
Providing children with schooling for a better future
G.A.S is a charitable organization registered with the town of Anse-a-Galets. It was founded on August 4, 2010, by two members of the Salvation Army church of La Gonave.
What is the main purpose of G.A.S.?
The main purpose of G.A.S. is to provide for needy children's education, particularly those in the far distant areas on the island of La Gonave.
What kind of children does G.A.S. involve?
G.A.S. involves children who are the right age to go to school but cannot because of the precarious economic situation of their parents. G.A.S. also involves children whose parents are disabled, deceased or vulnerable.
How does G.A.S. operate?
To integrate children into the program, agents of G.A.S. go to Fontuna village and Latanier village and inquire of the school principals which children need financial support. Children are selected for the program based on the need and the available funding. Before classes reopen for the next term, the school fees are paid.
Who pays school fees?
Parents are responsible to pay the school fees for their children. World Vision and Compassion, Int., provide for some of those families who otherwise could not pay. There remain too many children without the opportunity to attend school because of no sponsorship. Currently, several concerned Haitians are sponsoring children through G.A.S.
How can you become involved?
If you have the desire to help one or more of these children, it doesn't take much. For example, the annual fees at the Wesleyan school in Fontuna village are $112.50 US per child for all grades. And at the Wesleyan school in Latanier village, the fees are $50 US per child in first, second and third grades; and, $75 US per child in fourth, fifth and sixth grades.
Please contact G.A.S. at gashaitiedu@yahoo.fr ( or let Larry or me know of your interest ) for more information and to join in sponsoring a child.
And, pray for this group of concerned Haitians who are willing to get involved and do what they can to share what they have to help those less fortunate than they are.
And, pray for this group of concerned Haitians who are willing to get involved and do what they can to share what they have to help those less fortunate than they are.
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