Destined For Grace School
The mission of Destined for Grace is to provide an education to children in Mirebalais, Haiti. We are doing just that! Ecole Destined For Grace educates and feeds students in Pre-K through 6th grade.
Ecole Destined for Grace has had a challenging few years. Political strife has plagued Haiti which leads to instability and uncertanity. The students have remained committed to their studies and eager to be in the classroom. They are full of strength and determination and continue to growing physically, academically and spiritually. Despite the political strife that continues in Haiti, making daily circumstances challenging, our students love to be in school. With the support of our generous sponsors we are able to offer more school supplies, textbooks, extracurricular activities and a wide variety of food offered through our meal program. We are thrilled by the results we have seen in these students and the progress they are making. Their determination to take their studies seriously is inspiring!
CURRENT STATUS 4/4/25:
Mirebalais, the closest city just a couple miles from Ecole Destined for Grace and approximately 30 miles northeast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, has recently experienced significant turmoil due to gang-related violence. On March 31, heavily armed gang members attacked the town, seizing control of a local prison and freeing over 500 inmates. This coordinated assault led to the burning of several houses and vehicles, resulting in numerous casualties and prompting many residents to flee. At this current time, most of Ecole Destined for Grace students and staff have fled the area to stay with friends or family living in other regions of Haiti.
The impact on local institutions has been profound. Ecole Destined for Grace, a school dedicated to providing education to underprivileged children in Mirebalais, has been directly affected. The recent violence has disrupted the school’s operations, leading to its temporary closure. However, the organization remains committed to its mission of offering education, meals, and a safe environment to children in need. They continue to monitor the situation closely and are in regular communication with local community leaders to assess when it will be safe to reopen the school.
The current situation in Mirebalais highlights the urgent need for continued support and prayers for the safety of the community and the restoration of peace. Ecole Destined for Grace remains steadfast in its commitment to the children of Haiti, adapting to the evolving circumstances to ensure that education and hope continue to prevail. We will keep you updated as the situation unfolds.
You can help our students achieve academic success by sponsoring their education. For $125 a year you can sponsor a child at Ecole Destined For Grace. The $125 covers a student’s tuition, uniform, school supplies, a snack and a hot meal each day. You can sponsor a student by sending in a check to our P.O. box, donating online through PayPal or visiting one of our stores.
Our students and their families are responsible for contributing $1 a month toward their students education. The rest of the cost is covered through your sponsorships and funds raised at our thrift stores. We require the families to pay a small fee so that they feel involved and take ownership of their child’s education. We are currently accepting sponsorships for the 2024/2025 school year!
Student Dreams
We asked the students: What goals do you have for the future, after finishing your studies?
My name is Betianie Leo. I am 8 years old and in 2nd grade. I like my school because of the quality of education they give me. They teach me very well and they celebrate all the holidays with us. When I finish school, I want to be an agronomist because I want to plant trees and grow food in my country.
Please support our projects and help us to continue providing a well balanced education to Haitian children! First Day of School Video
