WHAT WE DO

In addition to education, we offer other programs that empower our community.

Programs

1. Education
2. Child Scholarships
3. Women Empowerment
4. Club of Excellence
5. Reforestation
6. Water Well for the Community
7. Community Garden
8. Artificial Lakes for fishing
9. Cassava Factory (Yuca/Tapioca) and Fruit Processing (this program is in the planning stage)

YAH’s programs are designed to address both immediate and long-term need. When children and young people are able to receive an education, they will be to be gainfully employed, responsible community members. Putting young people on a better path reduces the prevalence of crime, drugs, teenage pregnancy, and poverty in the community.

YAH partners with both national and international organizations to amplify our impact. By pooling our resources and skills, we can achieve more than we could alone. Together, these efforts form a robust framework that not only addresses the current needs of children and young people, but also lays the foundation for a brighter and more resilient future.

Discipleship

Building a beloved community

Appolon and his brother-in-law, Frisnet Pierre, began attending Chapel Rock Christian Church in October, 2024. Eager to become involved and contribute their talents to the growth of the church, Appolon and Frisnet were soon appointed to serve as pastors to Chapel Rock’s growing Haitian community. While the work at Chapel Rock is important, in December 2025, Appolon decided to return to Haiti in December to care for his family and continue the ministry he began in Haiti.

Even though Appolon is returning to the Maliarette community in Pignon, Haiti, he is maintaining his ties and the influence of Chapel Rock Christian Church. The leadership of Chapel Rock will continue to provide Appolon with material to provide sermon-based discussion groups to disciple people in Haiti.

WELL and MELL

In January 2025, Appolon was admitted to Level 4 (the highest level available) at WELL (Westside English Language Learning in Indianapolis, IN, USA). He graduated in May of the same year and was appointed as a coach for the following session. When Appolon returns to Haiti, he will conduct English classes in Haiti following the WELL model. The English language program in Haiti will be known as MELL (Maliarette English Language Learning) and will serve children and young people.  

Problem solving

Children at Risk: The YAH School provides structure, supervision, and access to support systems that help protect children from risks associated with dropping out of school. Many children are unable to attend school because their families cannot afford tuition and the closest public school is over an hour away. Currently, 250 children are enrolled in the YAH school, but increased scholarship support will enable enrollment of up to 500 students.

Poverty: Women’s Empowerment is a microloan program that recognizes the potential of women as key drivers of economic growth and development within the community. The program provides funding as well as essential business education, financial literacy training, and mentorship to help these women succeed. Running their own businesses enables women to lift themselves and their families out of poverty and improve their quality of life.

• Women are empowered by having their own finances
• With their own finances, women can make decisions in the home
• Women can better care for their children by using their savings in case of emergency
• Women’s self-esteem is raised

Our Partners