ABOUT OUR PARTNER / /
Danita's Children
http://www.danitaschildren.org
Danita's Children is a non-profit organization with the intent of rescuing and caring for orphaned children, meeting their needs spiritually, physically, academically, emotionally. Founded by Danita Estrella in January 1999, the organization began with a small house and fourteen children in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Currently Danita's Children has 133 orphans living in two homes. A school provides an education to nearly 550 children and 20,000 meals are fed each month through the feeding program. A church and congregation of 500 Haitians provides a place of spiritual hope and a medical center and hospital for children are currently under construction.
Danita's Children
http://www.danitaschildren.org
Danita's Children is a non-profit organization with the intent of rescuing and caring for orphaned children, meeting their needs spiritually, physically, academically, emotionally. Founded by Danita Estrella in January 1999, the organization began with a small house and fourteen children in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Currently Danita's Children has 133 orphans living in two homes. A school provides an education to nearly 550 children and 20,000 meals are fed each month through the feeding program. A church and congregation of 500 Haitians provides a place of spiritual hope and a medical center and hospital for children are currently under construction.
MISSION:Haiti
TO DATE / / 1,100 School Uniforms
THE LOCATION / / OUANAMINTHE, HAITI
ON GROUND PARTNER / / DANITA'S CHILDREN
On March 1, 2010, Got Your Back traveled to Haiti to deliver more than 1,100 school uniforms to our on ground partner, Danitas Children Orphanage. Thanks to the support of individuals that joined the movement, we were able to make a stand in the fight against poverty and support the ongoing mission of the orphanage.
Got Your Back has made a commitment to being long term partners with Danitas, and with your help, we look forward to making the trip to Ouanaminthe, Haiti many more times.
WHY HAITI?
With uniforms being a requirement in most schools, Haitian families are often left with the decision to either provide food and shelter for their family, or invest in an education. Without proper schooling, most Haitian children are likely to remain in a life of poverty. Access to an education creates new opportunities for them to rise above their dire circumstances by providing the tools necessary to advance in today's world. In a country like Haiti, where over 80% of all children are unable to read or write, the need is greater than ever. By helping Got Your Back, you join us in our long term commitment to bringing sustainable change to Haiti.
TO DATE / / 1,100 School Uniforms
THE LOCATION / / OUANAMINTHE, HAITI
ON GROUND PARTNER / / DANITA'S CHILDREN
On March 1, 2010, Got Your Back traveled to Haiti to deliver more than 1,100 school uniforms to our on ground partner, Danitas Children Orphanage. Thanks to the support of individuals that joined the movement, we were able to make a stand in the fight against poverty and support the ongoing mission of the orphanage.
Got Your Back has made a commitment to being long term partners with Danitas, and with your help, we look forward to making the trip to Ouanaminthe, Haiti many more times.
WHY HAITI?
With uniforms being a requirement in most schools, Haitian families are often left with the decision to either provide food and shelter for their family, or invest in an education. Without proper schooling, most Haitian children are likely to remain in a life of poverty. Access to an education creates new opportunities for them to rise above their dire circumstances by providing the tools necessary to advance in today's world. In a country like Haiti, where over 80% of all children are unable to read or write, the need is greater than ever. By helping Got Your Back, you join us in our long term commitment to bringing sustainable change to Haiti.