Haitian Education & Leadership Program

For decades, Haiti’s emerging leaders have seen a cycle of violence, natural disasters, and systemic government failure. At the same time, young Haitians face steep barriers to higher education—one of the most effective pathway to social and economic development. Only 1% of college-aged Haitians attend college, and just over 50% of those students remain enrolled, with only around students graduating each year. Upon completing their studies, more than 85% of these graduates leave the country—giving Haiti one of the highest brain drain rates in the world. As a result, the number of college-educated individuals who remain in Haiti is alarmingly low, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the nation’s future. The Haitian Education & Leadership Program is committed to changing this narrative by empowering Haiti’s youth with education, leadership development, and resources to be the next generation of leaders and changemakers.