OFFICIAL REOPENING OF SCHOOL IN HAITI ON OCTOBER 1st, 2024 On August 5th, the ICB school in Bayonnais opened its doors for students from 6th grade to 13th grade. The only grade not to attend were the rising 10th graders as they were waiting for their 9th grade national exams results. Of course, the political Read More
The ICB school in Bayonnais, Haiti has over 2,500 students between four campuses; Cathor, Nicholas, Zoranger, and Bois-Neuf. It’s heart-breaking to know that many of these children do not have access to basic school supplies. It’s important to provide students with the necessary items for them to succeed in school and build a brighter future Read More
August 10, 2024 So, as of today, the 10th of August, 2024; here is what the Bayonnais team has accomplished on the computer lab to date: 1- All the walls have been built.2- All the roofing has been completed.3- All the ceiling has been completed.4- All the plastering, in and out, has been completed.5- Nearly Read More
June 14, 2024 marks the graduation ceremony of the Kindergarten School at ICB ministries named “Etoile Brillante” or “Shinning Star.” The Kindergarten program was founded in 2011 in order to offer a qualified education for the youngest children in the community. In the presence of parents, teachers, and people from Bayonnais, this event marks the Read More
On a Sunday morning fifteen years ago, shortly after returning from a trip to Haiti, I left Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, with Dr. James Howell’s sermon still ringing in my ears. It wentsomething like this: “Many of God’s children need you and they need you now. They can’t wait for you to Read More
Last week 74 graduating 13th graders attended Ewo’s 3rd annual Career Breakfast. These students were joined by a panel of guest speakers. Careers highlighted included a doctor, policeman, plumber, mechanic, chef, teacher, computer technician, lawyer, journalist, and an accountant. This vital event provides students with the opportunity to explore different trades and career paths they Read More
January 28th is named “Philosopher’s Day” in Haiti for 2024. This day always occurs toward the end of January. Philosopher’s day is a special day for 13th graders all over the country. 13th grade is what we call “Philo” because “Philo” is the french translation of 13th grade. During this day, the 13th graders are Read More
Did you know that January 1st is Haitian Independence Day? For Haitians, January 1st is not only the first day of the year but also an historic day for them. On January 1, 1804 Haiti was liberated from France – commonly known as Independence Day in Haiti! Before January 1st, 1804 , Haiti was named Read More
South Meck Presbyterian Church shares a rich history with Bayonnais. During a recent sponsorship drive, our Missions and Outreach Committee worked with both Ewo & Friends Empowering Haiti to put together a document that highlighted this partnership! As one of the Board Members for Ewo, I am excited to see Bayonnais featured in the life Read More
Looking back to the past, did you know that December 5th is one of the historics days for Haitian people? December 5th of 1492 is the day after a long trip began on August 3rd of 1492 where the famous navigator Christoph Colombus and the crew of his three caravelles landed to the northwest of Read More
Haitian Creole [e-woah]
English translation
hero [heer-oh]
noun: a person who, in the opinion of others has special abilities, achievements, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model