Your contribution will help address a critical need for higher education in Haiti
A donation of any amount will be greatly valued.
The higher education system in Haiti has been almost completely destroyed.
As a result of the January 2010 earthquake, 28 of Haiti’s 32 major universities were completely destroyed, the remaining four were severely damaged, and a majority of the professors and students who survived fled the country.
We must fight the brain drain to rebuild Haiti and encourage sustainable development. We must provide the resources for Haiti’s youth to study in the country, and remain there to assist in its future.
UoPeople is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions made to UoPeople are tax-deductible (in the US).
Bringing higher education to Haiti
With an unwavering commitment to its mission and an understanding of the needs in Haiti, University of the People (UoPeople) commits to provide 250 students with the opportunity to pursue higher education, tuition-free. They will work towards an Associate’s Degree in either Business Administration or Computer Science, studying online from Haiti with their peers around the world and developing the skills they need at home.
UoPeople also seeks to establish Student Computer Centers in Port-au-Prince so that students with the drive to learn, but without access to the necessary resources, do not miss the opportunity. Equipped with computers, satellite internet connection, furniture and support staff, these Centers will be open to all students for the duration of their programs.
The Haitian Connection Network, has helped us place the first 16 of our 250 students. They will commence their studies at University of the People on November 18 at a Student Computer Center in Thomasin, Port-au-Prince.
To make this commitment a reality for 234 other students—and beyond—we need your help!
UoPeople is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions made to UoPeople are tax-deductible (in the US).
In the past year, Haiti has faced a massive earthquake, hurricane and cholera outbreak. Now, UoPeople is helping Haiti rebuild, providing 250 students with access to higher education and a brighter future.
Your generous support will help bring higher education to Haiti.
UoPeople is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions made to UoPeople are tax-deductible (in the US).
"After high school, I could not go to university because it was too expensive. Every day, I would stand in the street talking with my friends about what we would do if we had money. We hoped that 2010 would be better, but then the earthquake destroyed everything, houses, businesses and many lives. Since that day, I have been sleeping in the street, under a tent, and nobody cares about my education anymore. University of the People is better than food and a tent. And education is even better than a visa or a green card."
Elysee, Haiti
"When I was a little girl, my dream was always to become a businesswoman, to manage things and people. In this sense, business administration at UoPeople can help me to realize my wish. I hope to gain from this experience because it’s always important to grow.. . And I am sure that with the business administration courses in Uopeople, I will be a good administrator for helping my dear Haiti."
Sherly, Haiti
UoPeople is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions made to UoPeople are tax-deductible (in the US).
