One of the greatest tragedies of poverty is that it robs young people of the chance to dream about the future. When you live your life on the edge of survival, you are forced to focus on getting...
Thrive Ansanm Blog
Stories and updates from the field in Haiti
Laptops for College Students!
At the end of our last mentor/mentee meeting, we surprised all of our university students by giving them a brand-new Lenovo laptop. Our goal was never just to get young people…
Forming a Community of Empowerment
Even as we endure a severe political and economic crisis in Haiti, positive things are happening. We’re forming a community of young leaders…
Resource Center Helps Local Entrepreneur Expand Business
It’s not easy to fund an effective space for research in Haiti, but the Thrive Ansanm resource center is helping to fill this void. This local entrepreneur …
Meet Daniel and Figaro
Just a couple of weeks ago, I was sitting in the home of Daniel, one of the two newest students in our university program. Huddled on their tiny porch, I sat across from his father …
The Importance of Mentoring
College is a challenging and exciting time for young adults as they venture out and prepare for their future. They will inevitably make mistakes, and they will be challenged intellectually. They'll...
Schools Reopening in Haiti
After a nearly 3-month delay because of fuel scarcity and insecurity, schools are opening again in Haiti. Back in early September, one of the most powerful leaders in Haiti blocked the country's...
Haiti in Crisis
For more than a year now, a large portion of Port-au-Prince has been controlled by gangs, and since President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination last July, the situation has further deteriorated…
Student on Life Amidst the Crises in Haiti
Our staff in Haiti recently visited Chantale, one of our university students, at her home in Jeremie. She graciously agreed to a recorded interview for us…