Fundación Kanarí helps guarantee the school survival and the future welfare of its students.
In April 2023, I visited a Jesuit friend who teaches in the San Ignacio de Loyola school in the northeast of Haiti. The school is in Bedou, a rural community on the banks of the Kanarí­ river, 14 km. south of Ouanaminthe, near the border with the Dominican Republic. Most of the school’s 1000 students walk for several kilometers on unpaved roads –rain or shine– to study with joy, passion and discipline. I was moved by the dedication of the students; the nuns of the Company of Mary Our Lady who run the school; of our Jesuit friend; and of the teachers who (on a salary of $3 a day!) provide the best education possible on a meager and unpredictable budget.
On returning to Puerto Rico a few friends and I decided to set up the Fundación Kanarí, to try to ensure the schools survival and growth. Up till now the school’s budget has depended on irregular donations and uncertain government aid, and the nuns have considered closing operations. We would like to make sure the school can function without interruptions. The community is desperately poor, and with average wages of $3.00 a day many families have to make enormous sacrifices to cover tuition, uniforms and books. Contributions of any amount will help guarantee the schools survival and the future welfare of these children.
 
Despite being so close to Puerto Rico, the reality of life for Haitians is dramatically different from ours and their plight is often “out of sight and out of mind”. Thank you for your interest in Fundación Kanarí­ and for helping us accomplish our goals.
 
Dr. Alan del Castillo 
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Your support makes the difference

Kanarí administrators will cover all administrative expenses to guarantee that 100% of each donation reaches the school.
COLLABORATE WITH THE COMMUNITIES ON THE BANKS OF KANARÍ RIVER

Bring hope to Haiti

Kanarí is a river in Haiti, close to the Dominican Republic border. We want to collaborate with the communities on the banks of Kanarí River, and ensure the long-term financial viability of  San Ignacio de Loyola school.

What we aim to do

Working with communities on the KANARÍ river​ to encourage vocational programs, scholarships for university for graduating students, environmental projects and primary health centers.
MAIN MISSION
Ensuring the survival and growth of the San Ignacio de Loyola school in Bedou (direct support, scholarships etc.) The school currently has annual deficits of $20,000-60,000 USD.
GOALS
  • Secure uninterrupted education and growth
  • Invest in infrastructure
  • Cover individual scholarships ($310 per year)
  • Fund grants for higher education ($2,500 per year of university)
  • Improve teachers salaries
  • Establish a primary health center
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Continue spread of awareness regarding:
  • Beekeeping
  • Carpentry
  • Agriculture
  • Micro-business management
  • Promotion of educational environmental programs such as deforestation and plastic pollutants. ​

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With your support, we can continue our work to keep students in Haiti educated.