Gonaives Rural Schools

We fund 8 Catholic schools located in poor villages within the Diocese of Gonaives -- helping 3,000 students and providing work for 100 teachers. These schools provide crucial basic education and essential daily meals.

Gonaives Rural Outreach

  • St. Laurent (Praville)
    Students: 529, Teachers: 14

  • St. Famille (Pte-Desdunes)
    Students: 341, Teachers: 11

  • Jean Paul (Brunette)
    Students: 175, Teachers: 12

  • Jean Paul II (Gimby)
    Students: 170, Teachers: 12

  • Christ-Roi (Labranle)
    Students: 436, Teachers: 12

  • St. Therese (Declin)
    Students: 340, Teachers: 12

  • St. Famille (Trou Sable)
    Students: 457, Teachers: 16

  • Centre de nutrition* (Pte-Desdunes)
    Students: 259

*Nutrition Center, part of St. Famille in Pte-Desdunes

Major Goals & Needs

  • Outfit all schools with books and classroom materials and proper equipment;
  • Install water system to help prevent Cholera;
  • Link schools with our mobile medical unit.