Expanding a school in Jacmel, Haiti, for a better future for the entire community

In La Montagne in the region of Jacmel, access to quality education remains a challenge. In this isolated community, where rocky roads make travel difficult, young people have few opportunities if they wish to continue their studies. Since 1960, the École presbytérale Saint-Marc has played a vital role, welcoming children who otherwise would have limited access to education.

Aware of the challenges facing families, the school gradually expanded its educational offering in order to counter young people leaving the area to study in the city, a move that often leads to academic attrition, insecurity, and vulnerability. In 2014, the school added a third cycle, and in 2022 it launched a secondary cycle. But now, a lack of space is hampering this progress and jeopardizing access to education for many students.