Give the Gift of Education- Sponsor a child in Haiti today

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1 Give the Gift of Education- Sponsor a child in Haiti today September is back to school month. Unfortunately, not all children have the opportunity to go to school. In Haiti, the lack of access to education is a widespread problem. Without enough public schools available, many children are unable to attain basic education due to family financial hardship. Thanks to FEJ s school, up to 500 children in the rural community of Lamardelle have the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. With a sponsorship of just $1 per day, we can provide a child with a quality education, two meals a day, and access to health care. But we need more sponsors to keep the school full! Please invite your friends to help end the cycle of poverty in Haiti by sponsoring a child today. Click the donate button below to get started.

2 Thanks to you, Lamardelle is one step closer! The Fondation Enfant Jesus Center in the Haitian city of Lamardelle was badly damaged by the 2012 Hurricanes. The flood-waters destroyed the foundation holding up the compound wall bordering the school and health clinic. Thanks to our generous donors, we have been able to rebuild the foundation and wall protecting the school (see photos below). However, the health clinic remains vulnerable to future floods. We still need funds to rebuild the foundation and wall in front of the clinic. With your additional support we will be able to complete this project and ensure that the school and clinic continue to meet the educations and health care needs of the community. ` FEJ provides several donation methods for its donors. Every dollar counts. DONATE HERE 2

3 ` FEJ expands its women empowerment program Chache Lavi June 2015, in partnership with the Irish organization Soul of Haiti, FEJ expanded its women s empowerment program titled Chache Lavi to the Haitian island of Ile-a-vache. This program which has been successful in Lamardelle, aims to promote gender equality and empower women by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to create and sustain microenterprises. The women learn how to use their talents to build small industries and in the process, promote community development and generate economic power and stability. To learn more, click HERE. cosmetology training, soil test 3

4 Donor Highlight This issue, we recognize long-time sponsor Ann Bush of Asheville, North Carolina. She has been a faithful sponsor of Watson Bien Amie for the past 7 years! Ann's connection with Watson began during an internship with FEJ in Haiti. She met Watson when he was only two years old and severely malnourished. Without her initiative to bring Watson into the programs of FEJ, it is unlikely that Watson would have survived to his 3rd birthday. Although Ann's internship last only a few months, she has continued to support Watson through ` her monthly sponsorship. The groundwork she laid during her internship continues to save lives too. Thanks to her work, and others who followed her, FEJ now has a team of community health workers who identify malnourished infants in the community and invite them into the FEJ nutritional program, putting them onto a path of health and opportunity. Thank you Ann! Adoption Corner Every two years, FEJ staff visit Le Crosic, France for a post-adoption reunion hosted by the Friends of the Foundation Enfant Jesus Organization (AFEJ). This summer a total of 28 adopted families and their children came together from June 19 23, Children inquired about their Haitian origins while parents shared their experiences pre and post adoption. FEJ enjoys sharing memorable moments as such with both its kids and their adopted families. 4

5 FEJ hosts its First Annual Joint Board Meeting From the 31 st of July to the First of August 2015, FEJ hosted its first annual Joint board meeting in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. This meeting brought together both board members of FEJ Haiti and FEJ USA. It was a first of its kind. All members gathered at the Kinam Hotel downtown Peytion ville to discuss the future of FEJ. The board meeting concluded with concrete documentation of resolutions to improve and extend the work FEJ is doing in its community. Productive, inspiring and motivating are the three main words to describe the outcome of the meeting. For those interested in being ` a part of the FEJ team, please visit our website HERE for more information. 5

6 Name: Stephanie Mésidor Title: Financial Director Get to know FEJ staff Stephanie Mésidor, a wife and mother of a five-year-old boy, has been working with FEJ for 10years. She is responsible for the financial aspect of the organization. With a background in accounting, Stephanie works hard to keep FEJ s finances in order. What is your favorite program FEJ offers? Chache lavi I like it because it s very encouraging to see the changes in the life of the women. If you could describe FEJ in 3 words, what would it be? Love, work, progress What is your favorite quote? The best way to find you, is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mohandas Ghandi If you have any questions or want to learn more about our projects, please contact Brian Carlson, Director of FEJ-USA Operations: phone: or brian@fej-usa.org